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New little league team for disabled children

By Mystic Matthews

April 29th, 2008

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DENISON, TX - Many kids start playing sports at a very early age. But when a child has a disability, sports aren't always an option. But now, the Denison Little League has a new division designed specifically for children who are mentally or physically challenged. Here’s Mystic Matthews with more about this new program.

The first challenger game hasn't even taken place, but the division has already received an overwhelming response from the little league community.

Coaches and kids are fired up and can't wait to play ball!

Millions of kids play little league ball all over the world. But this weekend in Denison, a new group of players will be taking the field for the first time.

“The challenger division is for physically and mentally challenged children," says Scott Marr, the Denison Little League President.

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