And in life.

A great many things have been said and written about Hawks.

“They are often seen as messengers or guides of the divine, suggesting perhaps that one is being watched over and protected.

Their sharp eyesight is symbolic of the ability to see things from a broader perspective so as to gain greater clarity and wisdom in one’s life.

Being powerful birds, their presence can inspire courage and strength in the face of challenges. A hawk can be a sign that help or support is on the way. “*

Here are the Ozaukee Hawks; the 2025 Special Olympics Basketball State Runners-Up!

They won their regional, hung on at sectionals and gained an at large berth for state, and then overcome a dispiriting game one at Osh Kosh to place second in their division, in all of Wisconsin SO basketball the weekend of April 12th and 13th.

A closer knit team is not known to this coach. They stayed together on and off the court. Watching over and protecting each other.

The way they played, the effort they gave and how they treated each other gave witness to their ability to see things from a broader perspective so as to gain greater clarity and wisdom in their lives.

And when things got tough and challenging, ones presence and grit just happened and came to inspire courage and strength in their teammates to face adversity.

A Hawk was the sign that help or support is on the way and I will be there for you.

On the court.

And, in life.

Well done Hawks!

Well done indeed!