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Whiz Kid: Wrestler Alec McKenna, 13, Places 7th in State Tournament

McKenna, an eighth-grader at Carleton Washburne, is part of the Trevian Wrestling Club.

Alec McKenna

○      Whiz Kid's Age: 13

○      Whiz Kid's School:

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○      Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Alec placed seventh this weekend at an Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation tournament in Rockford.

○      Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Alec started wrestling as a third-grader and was hooked. "I enjoy that it's individual sport. It's you competing, not a whole team. You have to train and get better yourself. You can't blame other people for your loss," McKenna said.

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