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Myrtle Elementary Student Places in Junior Olympic State Qualifiers

Nick Whittington placed third in the Junior Olympic State Qualifiers in wrestling.

fourth-grader Nick Whittington placed third overall in the Area 7 Junior Olympic State Qualifiers in wrestling on March 17.

In a press release Thursday, Little Eagles wrestling coach Mark Hutchin said wrestling isn’t something that someone can pick up quickly—it takes years of hard work, he said, which makes Whittington’s accomplishment all the more impressive.

“Wrestling not only teaches you discipline, but it builds character in a way that no other sport can do in terms of self-confidence and leadership qualities,” Hutchin said. “Nick is one of those kids that have shown the desire and drive to be the best and as a result, and he is well on his way to being a champion on and off the mat.”

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