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WNBA All Stars work out with New London's youthful athletes

July 26, 2013 3:00 pm • Last Updated: July 27, 2013 3:29 pm

By Tim Cook

Connecticut Sun WNBA All Star Allison Hightower works out with children from New London Parks and Recreation after the unveiling of the newly refinished gymnasium floor at the Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London Friday July 26, 2013. Hightower was joined by other WNBA All Stars and Miss USA Erin Brady for the post-ceremony basketball and fitness clinic.

New London - Connecticut Sun WNBA All Star Allison Hightower worked out with children from New London Parks and Recreation after the unveiling of the newly refinished gymnasium floor at the Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Friday.

Hightower was joined by other WNBA All Stars and Miss USA Erin Brady for the post-ceremony basketball and fitness clinic.

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