Newton baseball player devoted to mentoring teammates, helping community
A baseball player at Newton North High School in Massachusetts is dedicated to helping both his teammates and his community, even months before baseball season begins.
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A baseball player at Newton North High School in Massachusetts is dedicated to helping both his teammates and his community, even months before baseball season begins.
Ryan Huckabone, a senior at Newton North High School, is known for going above and beyond for both his teammates and the community. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
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