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San Marcos proclaims Wolverines soccer team after Special Olympics USA gold-medal win
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed August 2026 as "San Marcos Wolverines Gold Medal Champion Soccer Team Day," honoring the team founded in December 2024 for its June 2026 gold-medal finish at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis and praising coaches and families.
Mayor Jane Houston read a proclamation recognizing the San Marcos Wolverines soccer team for winning a gold medal at the June 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis and proclaimed August 2026 as "San Marcos Wolverines Gold Medal Champion Soccer Team Day." The proclamation noted the team was established in December 2024 as a Special Olympics delegation to provide athletic opportunities beyond school years for athletes with intellectual disabilities, and it credited coaches (including Bruce Williams) and families for their support.
Houston praised the team and organizers at the close of the proclamation: "Y'all are awesome." She thanked coaches and parents for pulling the team together and invited photos with the team. The city framed the proclamation as a recognition of perseverance, teamwork and community support; no policy or funding actions were taken during the presentation.
The proclamation highlighted the team's progression at the national games, including matches against Michigan and Washington and a penalty-kick victory over Washington in the championship match.
