Six students from Hodgenville Elementary School competed in Special Olympics Kentucky Area 4 Spring Regional Events in Louisville on May 11.

More than 200 athletes competed in track and field events. Participates competed against other athletes of the same gender, age and ability.

Each HES student competed in the 50 meter dash and the softball throw.

Emma Grace Pepper took first place in the 50-meter dash and third place in the softball throw.

Makayla Pearman took fifth place in the 50-meter dash and fifth place in the softball throw.