Lemont Fourth Grader Wins At National Wrestling Competition

LEMONT, IL — A Lemont fourth grader was recently awarded first place in his division at a national wrestling tournament. Justus Heeg, a River Valley student and wrestler with Elevate Wrestling Academy in Orland Park, took first in the 10U age division at the 85-pound weight class, his father Aaron Heeg said.

The tournament was held Jan. 16-18 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was sponsored by Flo Wrestling. The event website calls the tournament the "toughest youth wrestling tournament in the nation."

Justus won the national Eagle trophy for his accomplishment, Aaron said.