Whiz Kid: Eric Tucker

Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below.

And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is...

Eric Tucker

Age: 15

Grade: Sophomore

School: 

Accomplishment: Tucker was recently selected by tournament directors to the Continental Amateur Baseball Association All-Tournament team in the CABA World Series, which was held July 22-31 at various locations in Illinois. The tournament featured the top 54 teams and top players from all over the country.Eric is a member of the Schaumburg Seminoles national team that won the championship by beating the East Cobb Astros twice.

Keys to Awesomeness: In addition to competing in this tournament, Tucker was chosen last year as the team's most valuable player. The team is currently ranked sixth in the country by Perfect Game scouting service.

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Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Lemont Patch Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one small Super Thin Crust cheese pizza.

Whiz Kids may redeem their certificate at , 1240 State St. For more information call Nancy's Pizza Lemont at 630-243-0033.