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These American Ninja Warrior Juniors television stars are about strength, agility, flexibility - and community.

One mom's proudest moment of her son’s ninja career wasn’t when he won races on the show. It was the gracious way he behaved right after he lost.

Avery Glantz, 14, and Cal Plohoros, 13, join hands for a portrait at iCore Fitness in West Chester, Pa. on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Glantz headed to Los Angeles to compete in the American Ninja Warrior Junior Competition for the first time while Plohoros went for his second season. "I want to make it passed the first round as for my goal," Glantz said. "I'm nervous but I'm more excited for the opportunity and seeing all my friends."
Avery Glantz, 14, and Cal Plohoros, 13, join hands for a portrait at iCore Fitness in West Chester, Pa. on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Glantz headed to Los Angeles to compete in the American Ninja Warrior Junior Competition for the first time while Plohoros went for his second season. "I want to make it passed the first round as for my goal," Glantz said. "I'm nervous but I'm more excited for the opportunity and seeing all my friends."Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer
    by Lauren McCutcheon
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