Three Lady Cats heading to State Power Meet

Published 10:16 am Friday, March 1, 2019

EDNA — The Orangefield Lady Bobcat Powerlifting Team had a great run at the Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet in Edna Thursday as three girls punched their ticket to the State Powerlifting Meet.

The Lady Bobcats racked up three gold medals and several other top finishes.

The three that qualified for State include Madison Taylor, Lacey Tackett and Linsey Tackett, who each won their weight classes.

Taylor lifted a total of 885 pounds and was named “Most Outstanding Female Lifter” on the light platform.

Lacey Tacket won her division with a total of 600 pounds while Linsey Tackett claimed her division with 565 pounds.

Bailey Cady placed third in her division and Tatum Morgan was fourth in her class.

Lady Bobcats that qualified for the Regional Meet included Madison Taylor, Bailey Cady, Tatum Morgan, Kathy Nguyen, Lacey Tackett, Linsey Tackett, Grace Sullivan and Jairyn Leger.

The team is coached by John Davis.