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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 718 days ago

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Submit your Big Shots video here!

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Big Shots: 8-year-old takes 1st place in shot put at track meet to advance to regionals 

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Big Shots: 12-year-old Young Lady Ballers delivers a walk-off RBI

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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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