Both Newton County powerlifting teams came away with division championships this past week.
The Newton County boys had 11 of 12 lifters advance to the Class 4A South State championship with five liftings winning their weight class.
“I’m proud of our guys,” coach Rob Roberts said. “They have worked extremely hard up until this point both during football workouts and powerlifting after school. Eleven of our 12 advanced and each one has areas that needs improvement if they hope to make it out next round. I have no doubt they will bust their tails to get it done. Most approach every day with a DMGB mentality.”
Finishing first in their division for Newton County was Garrett Loper (132-pound division), Logan Loper (148-pound division), Carlonte Walker (165-pound division), Carlois Walker (198-pound division) and Preston Garvin (308-plus pound division). Finishing second in their weight class for County was Kyren Wansley (114-pound division), Cade Mangum (123-pound division), Devon May (181-pound division), Jarvis Tucker (242-pound division) and Holder Usry (275-pound division). Finishing in third and advancing to regionals was Kyle Garrison (242-pound division).
County girls
On the girls side, the Lady Cougars dominated the action as eight of the 11 lifters won their weight class.
In the 97-pound weight class, Nahriah Brown won first with a total of 540 pounds while Brennah Flint won the 105-pound weight class with a total of 415 pounds. IN the 114-pound weight class, Slyer Patricola won with a total of 395 pounds while Jada McDougle won the 132-pound weight class with a total of 620 pounds. Alex Weir won the 148-pound weight class with a total of 640 pounds while Kendyl Rodriguez won the 165-pound weight class with a total of 380 pounds. Mandarie Leake won the 181-pound weight class with a total of 600 pounds while Claire Myers won the 198-pound class with a team high of 740 pounds. TyAsia Townsend was second in the 198-pound class with a total of 625 pounds while Lizzy Hollingsworth was second in the 148-pound class with 625 pounds. Keasja Wansley was second in the 132-pound weight class with 585 pounds.
