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Owen Groesser enjoyed a night to remember, and took Twitter by storm in the process.
Groesser,
a junior high student with Down syndrome, made a pair of 3-pointers in
his school's basketball game Wednesday, prompting a Twitter campaign
that resulted in a highlight on "SportsCenter."
According to ABC affiliate WXYZ in Detroit, Groesser had not played this season for Van Hoosen Junior High School.
But
after entering late in the game, Groesser received a pass beyond the
arc and sank a 3-pointer, sparking a wild celebration in the stands.
Groesser also made another 3-pointer, finishing with six points in
approximately two minutes of playing time.
On Thursday, Groesser scored again, finishing with four points.
After
Wednesday's game, Groesser's friends and teammates launched a Twitter
campaign called #GetOwenOnSportsCenter, which trended as highlights of
the game spread on the Internet.
The campaign was a success, as
Groesser's exploits were featured on "SportsCenter's" Top 10 plays
Wednesday night and, on Thursday, an interview on SportsCenter with his
father beside him.
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