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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
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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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