Sports

Batavia Whiz Kid: Joey Shump

Each week Batavia Patch recognizes outstanding young people in the community.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout, or did your local club sports team take the championship? They may be our next .

Here's this week's featured student:

  • Name: Joey Shump
  • Grade: 12 (Senior)
  • School:
  • Accomplishment: Joey placed second at the USAW 2012 Greco Roman Nationals in Fargo, ND. Joey competed in the 126 lbs. weight division. This is the highest a Batavia wrestler has ever placed at Nationals and his second time as an All-American.
  • Key to awesomeness: Joey is one of the top competitors in the Batavia High School Bulldogs Wrestling program. During the 2011-12 season, Shump was a team captain. In the 2010-11 season, Shump posted a 34-5 record and advanced to sectionals that year.

About This Feature

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Each week, Batavia Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to me at charles.menchaca@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

  • Nominator's Name
  • Nominator's E-Mail
  • Whiz Kid's Name
  • Whiz Kid's Age
  • Whiz Kid's School
  • Whiz Kid's Accomplishment
  • Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: What makes this student successful or special?

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and take a photo of the student or run a submitted photo. For questions, e-mail me at charles.menchaca@patch.com.

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