The Dublin Lions claimed silver as a team in the Last Chance Qualifying powerlifting meet in Brady Wednesday, Feb. 25.
This team finish was the result of strong performance by Dublin lifters looking to punch tickets for regionals.
Gold medals were claimed by: ■ Paul Adams in the 114 with a total of 720 pounds (275 squat, 165 bench,
280 dead lift)
■ Juan Alvarez in the 275 with 1,335 pounds (500 squat, 345 bench, 490 DL)
■ Michael Jimenez in the
308 with 1,140 (440 squat,
320 bench, 380 DL) Also placing high were:
■ Jayden Balvantin, 2nd in the 275 with 1,330 (520 Squat, 335 bench, 475 DL)
■ Tony Ortiz, 2nd in the 242 with 1,120 (435 squat, 305 bench, 380 DL)
■ Yovany Ortiz, 2nd in the
123 with 760 (270 squat,
180 bench, 310 DL)
■ Jayden Rojas, 3rd in the 275 with 1,260 (475 squat,
290 bench, 495 DL) Dublin lifters headed for regional competition March 12 in Decatur are: Paul Adams, Yovany Ortiz, Cayson Loving, Juan Alvarez, Jayden Balvantin, Juan Elicerio, Michael Jimenez and Luis Elicerio.