Bloomfield High School Wrestling Champ Is 'Inspiration To Others'

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives. And there are no shortage of them in Bloomfield.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

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This submission honors "Kira," a girls wrestling standout from Bloomfield High School:

"She shows intelligence and dedication both in her sport and in her high school life. She is an inspiration to others. She is a great role model. She has been New Jersey State Champion for each of her first three years in high school and hopes to continue that achievement her senior year ... She serves as a great role model."

Keep up the great work, Kira!

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