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Matt Frohm is a sports fanatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On any given day, you can see him decked out in gear from his favorite teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Frohm doesn\u2019t just watch sports. He\u2019s competed in multiple offerings from Special Olympics Nebraska. Some stuck, like swimming and bocce. Others didn\u2019t, like softball and weightlifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now he\u2019s trying his hand at cornhole, a relatively new offering from the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frohm is one of 28 participating in the sport through the Munroe-Meyer Institute\u2019s unified team. It\u2019s the first year MMI has participated in cornhole. In past years, the institute has participated in bocce ball through Special Olympics Nebraska.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Matt Frohm celebrates during a game of cornhole at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cThe Special Olympics Unified Cornhole league at MMI is more than just a game \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of inclusion, teamwork and community spirit,\u201d said Melonie Welsh, associate dean of community engagement. \u201cWe are deeply grateful to the staff, family members and friends whose dedication and support made this league possible. Thanks to their efforts, athletes of all abilities have a space where joy, connection and belonging can truly thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thud of bean bags hitting cornhole boards echoed across the MMI gym during a recent practice session. Team members let out whoops, cheers and words of encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt really is wonderful to see all the excitement on the faces of the athletes and partners,\u201d said Mike Mulligan, who is coaching MMI\u2019s cornhole teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frohm was excited to try his hand at the sport, said his mother Judy Frohm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s enjoying it,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve been known to just sign him up, but he\u2019s enjoyed all of the competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornhole has been fun, but there\u2019s been a learning curve, Matt Frohm said. This is his first time playing the game, which has participants lobbing bean bags at a slanted board with a hole in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s fun trying his hand at something new, he said. And it didn\u2019t take long for his competitive nature to kick in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lakota Fielder celebrates after a successful round of cornhole.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Frohm launched colorful bean bags across the gym. Down the row of boards, Lakota Fielder tossed bean bags, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is his first time competing with Special Olympics. While Lakota likes participating in sports, it can be tough to find inclusive options, said his mother Mandy Fielder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis confidence is built up,\u201d she said. \u201cI like to see him engaged and with his peers in an activity he enjoys.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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