ORHS and UNH Partner for Unified Basketball Program

  • Posted December 23, 2025
A photo showing high school and UNH students during a team building activity.

On December 18, 2025, Oyster River High School (ORHS) Unified Basketball Program athletes had a great time working alongside players and coaches from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Men’s and Women’s basketball teams.

ORHS Psychologist David Geschwendt said: "UNH's athletes jumped right in, built connections with our students, and helped create an environment where everyone felt confident, included, and excited to play."

The high school Unified Basketball team has been invited to attend the UNH Men’s basketball game on February 12 as special guests.

UNH Basketball players shown with high school students in the gym.

ORHS students had the opportunity to meet UNH basketball players and play with them.

Student shown during a stretching exercise.

From stretching to shooting hoops, UNH athletes shared their knowledge.

Collage showing student interacting with UNH players during the practice.

Students built connections in an environment where everyone felt confident and included.