Local 8th grader to compete among nation’s top wrestlers
by KRQE News 13
KRQE News 13— ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At only 14 years old, Akeem Mitchell is ready to take on the national wrestling scene. The 8th grader just wrapped up an impressive season where he won the APS Metro championship at 215 lbs and had multiple podium placements at premier tournaments across the country. Thanks to his success, Mitchell got []
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