Bear lifters compete well at Bobcat Meet

Published 11:05 am Friday, February 15, 2019

The LC-M Powerlifting Team competed at the Orangefield Meet Thursday.

Girls placing in the competition were Sarah Bates, first in the 181 weight class with a total lift of 685 lbs.; Anna Broussard, first in the 198 weight class with 580 lbs.; and Sydney McGraw, third in the 198 weight class with a 520 lb. total.

The Boys team also brought home medals. Julian Arteaga, second in the 132 weight class lifted 795; Greyson Kuykendall, third in the 132 weight class had a total of 795 lbs.; Shawn McKay was first in the 181 weight class and lifted a total of 1255 lbs.; Colt Lebleu came in first in the 220 weight class with 1,535 lbs.; and Blake Ferguson was second in the 275 weight class with a total weight of 1,350 lbs.

The girls who qualify will compete in the regional meet in Edna on March 2, and the boys regional meet is on March 9, in Baytown.