Seven Mount Pleasant High School Tiger football team members will attend the Lineman Challenge State Championships on June 22 in Abilene after qualifying earlier this month.

The Tigers attended a qualifying Lineman Challenge event this summer competing against linemen from other schools in various challenges such as bench press reps, tractor tire flip, and sled pushes. The Tigers earned 1st place at a qualifying event in Lindale. Teams qualify for state by placing in the top 6 in one of the 3 state qualifying events. Only 18 teams from across the state of Texas qualify for the State Championships.

Team members attending the State Championship include Johnathan Amieva, Devon Burtness, Corben Craig, Ayden Johnson, Tyland Jones, and Juymil Lewis. They are coached by Blake Lodes, Travis Buchanan, and Don Woods. The MPISD Athletic Director is Joe Cluley.

Photo: MPHS Tiger Lineman Challenge state qualifiers (L to R) Devon Burtness, Corben Craig, Ayden Johnson, Coach Blake Lodes, Evan Cota, Jonathan Amieva, Tyland Jones, and Juymil Lewis (kneeling)