Behind the Headlines: Saskatoon's Harley Lorenz grapples with vision loss - and wins

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At just 11 years old, Harley Lorenz is already making waves in the worlds of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu — sports known for their intensity, focus and discipline. But 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet tells us Lorenz’s journey to the mat has been unlike anyone else’s.

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