Joe Cruz: Creative on the Mat and in the Classroom

Whiz Kid's Name: Joe Cruz.

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Accomplishment: Earning a spot in the Sussex County Community College Gallery's fine art exhbit on March 21.

Key to Awesomeness: Cruz, a junior, showed he's more than just an athlete with his impressive art work. And while Cruz can be creative in the classroom, it's hard to ignore his abilities on the mat, which earned him a trip to the Region 1 semifinals.

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