The Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Powerlifters went four for four in the Regional Powerlifting meet in Arp on Thursday, March 6. The four Tiger lifters all placed 1st in their respective weight classes, qualifying them all for the state meet. The Tigers also placed 1st as a team.

Senior Luis Alvarado was the Regional Champion, placing 1st in his weight class and qualifying for state with a 610 squat, 365 bench, and 460 deadlift for a total of 1435. Alvarado also broke the regional record for squat.

Senior Jose Gonzalez was the Regional Champion, placing 1st in his weight class and qualifying for state, with a 670 squat, 535 bench, and 550 deadlift for a total of 1755. Gonzalez also broke the regional record for bench press.

Senior Juymill Lewis was the Regional Champion, placing 1st in his weight class and qualifying for state with a 535 squat, 360 bench, and 575 deadlift for a total of 1470.

Junior Bruno De Leon was the Regional Champion, placing 1st in his weight class and qualifying for state with a 555 squat, 370 bench, and 525 deadlift for a total of 1450.

“I was proud of this group and what they achieved last night,” said Coach Blake Lodes. “It’s almost unheard of to go to a meet with 4 kids, when other teams have 10+, and win! Bad things happened throughout the night that they reacted well to. They were great competitors and great teammates. Shoutout to our wrappers, Daniel Castillo and Miguel Gonzalez, because without them we wouldn’t have accomplished much. I’m really excited to go to Abilene with these guys for State in 2 weeks!”

The Texas High School Powerlifting Association State meet is March 21-22 in Abilene.

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The Tiger Powerlifting team (L to R) Miguel Gonzalez, Bruno De Leon, Luis Alvarado, Coach Blake Lodes, Juymill Lewis, Jose Gonzalez, Daniel Castillo