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Big Shots: 8-year-old shines in 1st wrestling competition

Dean Velez of the Parsippany Scorpions finished in fourth place in his first state competition for wrestling.

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May 24, 2023, 12:12 PM

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Updated 730 days ago

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Submit your Big Shots video here!

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Dean Velez, an 8-year-old wrestler of the Parsippany Scorpions, wrestled in his first state competition. Velez finished in fourth place. News 12 is looking for more Big Shots moments from young athletes across New Jersey. Click here to submit your videos.


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