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Whiz Kid: Erik Winnega

This three-sport athlete is one of three valedictorians at L'Anse Creuse High School.

Whiz Kid: Erik Winnega

Age: 17

Accomplishments: The L’Anse Creuse High School senior is among the top 32 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award.  Winnega was chosen as a finalist from a pool of 1,900 applicants and will receive a $1,000 scholarship through Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

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Winnega is one of three valedictorians at L’Anse Creuse High School and is participating in the state wrestling championships this weekend. 

He is a three-sport athlete, competing in football, wrestling and baseball for L’Anse Creuse.

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“Erik is a great all-around kid and a great role model for our students,” L’Anse Creuse Principal Patrick Mulcahy said.

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