Young North Jersey Wrestler Captures State Championship

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A young wrestler from the North Jersey area recently captured a state championship, marking a new milestone in her sports career.

For the past four years, Savannah Green, 8, has been honing her skills in Jiu-Jitsu at Momentum BJJ in Nutley. Her dedication and natural ability have led her to recent success on the wrestling mat as well. For the past two years, she’s been a member of both the Bloomfield Recreation Center and the Fighting Irish Wrestling Club in Lyndhurst.

Last weekend, Green added a new feather in her cap when she won the New Jersey State Championship title in the 8U 65lb weight bracket.

The news about Green’s latest accomplishment was shared with Patch by Bloomfield resident Sandra Oliveros, who had high praise for her granddaughter’s booming athletic career.

“It's a testament to her rigorous training and unwavering commitment to her sport,” Oliveros said.

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