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Little Players Score Big in Commack Basketball Game

New York Towers, an under 5-feet-tall team, took on students and staff last Friday.

What the players of the New York Towers lack in stature is made up for in high-flying talent.

On March 22, the under 5-feet-tall team, versed Commack High School's students and staff during the New York Towers "Below the Rim" Tour.

The mission of the New York Towers players, who are also the three-time defending National Champions, is to promote athletic opportunity for little people athletes and allow the public to see that those of short stature still share the desire to compete and the fire to win. 

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The team's youngest player happens to be a Commack High School Student. Senior Teddy Tilkin got the chance to school is own classmates in the game during the game.

Check out the videos above to watch highlights from the event.

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