Kim Basile, a catcher on the Island Trees High School softball team, was born without a left hand. She takes her glove off after each pitch, removes the ball, and throws it back. The senior captain is a key hitter, has been impressive defensively and will continue playing softball next year at Farmingdale State College.

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Island Trees' Kim Basile, second from left, poses with father Anthony Basile (left), brother Nick Basile (center), mother Sharon Basile (center right) and sister Samantha Basile (far right) before a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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Island Trees' Kim Basile throws in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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Island Trees' Kim Basile catches in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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Island Trees' Kim Basile bats in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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Island Trees' Kim Basile poses before a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile bats in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile throws in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile poses before a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile bats in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile poses before a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile catches in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile bats in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile catches in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile bats in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Island Trees' Kim Basile throws in a game against Bethpage at Island Trees High School on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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