Tallassee’s youngest wrestlers left Vestavia Hills with the biggest trophies after a weekend of competition at the Alabama Youth State Championships.
Mason Nelson (6 and under / 45 pounds) and Land Bell (6 and under / 55 pounds) twisted and flipped their way to a state championship.
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