The powerlifting team will host its own meet tomorrow in the Primary main gym.
The Maidens and Indians saw their last action in Lamesa on Jan. 21.
Both teams placed fifth overall with freshman Andrew Alvidrez and sophomore Kinsey Tharp taking first in their weight classes.
“I was really excited when I heard I won,” Tharp said. “I hope I’ll perform like I did a lot more this year.”
Alvidrez is ranked number one in Region One in his weight class according to Texas High School Powerlifting Association, which is a rank he intends to hold on to.
“I didn’t expect it, but it is my plan to win regionals,” Alvidrez said. “I’ve already lifted the required 1,000 pounds to qualify for regionals.”
Sophomore Ramon Juarez was one of the few returning lifters from last year who competed in the Lamesa meet.
“The hardest part is getting back on a diet to stay in my weight class,” Juarez said. “I also have to improve on my bench press.”
The squat event is the hardest for Juarez.
“It’s the first lift of the day,” Juarez said. “It’s crazy at the beginning of the day, and it hurts.”
Lamesa Results
Maidens–fifth with 12 points
Individually–114-pound class–sophomore Kinsey Tharp–first (165+95+180=440 pounds); 165-pound class–junior Selena Quintero–second (190+125+230=545 pounds)
Indians–fifth with 19 points
Individually–114-pound class–freshman Salvador Antillon–second (235+135+240=610 pounds) freshman Jimmie Vaughn–fourth (175+115+220=510 pounds); 132-pound class–freshman Andrew Alvidrez–first (385+230+400 pounds); 165-pound class–sophomore Ramon Juarez–sixth (370+200+385=955 pounds); 181-pound class–sophomore George Klassen–fourth (380+215+350=995 pounds); 242-pound class–senior Austin Betencourt third (450+245+400=1095 pounds)
