HELENA — Hundreds of athletes and coaches are gathering in Helena this week 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.

Watch: Guy Almquist is the "go-to-Guy" for the Special Olympics Montana Basketball Tournament Guy Almquist is the "go-to-Guy" for the Special Olympics Montana Basketball Tournament

After 28 years coaching Capital High’s boys basketball team , Guy 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 Guy’s name.

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