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Midland's Ashton Crocker set to compete for gold at 2026 USA Games
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Trey Francis , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 25, 2026
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Key takeaway The USA Games feature a large number of athletes from across the country, with nearly 3,000 participants from all 50 states.
Ashton Crocker, a member of Team Midland , is participating in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The event is being held in Minneapolis, where Crocker is competing as part of Team Texas. The USA Games feature a large number of athletes from across the country, with nearly 3,000 participants from all 50 states.
These athletes are competing in a variety of sports, with 16 team and individual sports being represented. Further details about Ashton Crocker's competition and the USA Games can be found through local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Ashton Crocker, a member of Team Midland, is participating in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The event is being held in Minneapolis, where Crocker is competing as part of Team Texas. The USA…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.
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