HELENA — This week, hundreds of athletes and coaches are gathering in Helena for the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. Guy Almquist has given his all to volunteering for this event and organization.

“Now we get to this point, and as we like to say, it’s game on,” Almquist said.

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After 28 years coaching Capital High’s boys basketball team, Almquist is leading a different team of 25 volunteers — the ones behind every whistle, scoreboard and schedule — making sure this tournament runs smoothly.

It started when Special Olympics Montana CEO Rhonda McCarty asked for a favor, and a friend dropped Almquist's name.

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