An Ocala woman who shined in high school athletics has just claimed a national collegiate boxing title on behalf of the United States Naval Academy.
Kieley Bateman was one of four national champions from the U.S. Naval Academy who cleaned up at this year’s National College Boxing Association Finals. The tournament took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 9 to April 11.
In addition to the four champions, the U.S. Naval Academy team also had three runners-up.
Bateman claimed her title in the 156lbs Women’s Division, besting Sela Panuve, who fought on behalf of the United States Air Force Academy…