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VIDEO: Phoenixville Boys Basketball Hosts Players With Special Needs

A lot of smiles all around.

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- The Phoenixville boys basketball team recently put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.

The Phantoms hosted players from Upward, a local sports organization for children with special needs.

The two teams played a friendly game against each other. When Upward players ran out on to the court, they passed through a tunnel of Phantoms players who high-fived them.

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“It was a great opportunity for all members of our community to encourage each other through sports and camaraderie,” the school district said.

To learn more about Upward Sports and their work, please see here.

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Image courtesy Phoenixville Area School District.


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