Recently, students from the Athol Martial Arts Academy competed at the Pioneer Valley Regional martial arts tournament. Pictured, from left to right, Sara Simon (fourth place in her division), Zachary Lotze and Alex Plotner (first place in his division).
Recently, students from the Athol Martial Arts Academy competed at the Pioneer Valley Regional martial arts tournament. Pictured, from left to right, Sara Simon (fourth place in her division), Zachary Lotze and Alex Plotner (first place in his division). Credit: COURTESY PHOTO

ATHOL — Recently, students from the Athol Martial Arts Academy competed at the Pioneer Valley Regional martial arts tournament. Pictured, from left to right, Sara Simon (fourth place in her division), Zachary Lotze and Alex Plotner (first place in his division).