BC lifters power on to regionals

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BC lifters power on to regionals

Van Wade

The Orange Leader

Bridge City has long been proud of its powerlifting program and 2007 has been no different for the Cardinals as 12 Bridge City competitors have qualified for the Class 3A Region III Powerlifting Meet, which will be held in Kirbyville March 10.

“This has been such a hard working and dedicated group of lifters all season long,†said Cardinal powerlifting coach Kevin Jones. “It is a positive reflection on your program anytime you can send 12 kids to regionals.â€

The Cardinals prepped for their regional trip by nabbing first place in the Lumberton Meet last weekend, easily out-distancing second place Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

The Cardinals went 1-2 in the 198-pound class with Justin Norman taking first by totaling 1,325 pounds and teammate Kris Wedekind nabbing second with 1,320 pounds.

Clinton Derouen claimed second in the 275-plus class with 1,555 pounds and fellow Cardinal Robert Sneed was 10th (1,125 pounds). Kurt Moerbe captured third in the 181-pound division with 1,295 pounds. Garrett McNeil was third in the 1565-pound division with 1,290 pounds while Michael Kosh was eighth (1,075 pounds) and Luquie Estrada was 10th (1,045 pounds).

Tim Sharp captured third in the 132-pound class with 1,010 pounds. Devon Oceagura claimed seventh in the 114-pound division (645 pounds). Wally Khan nabbed seventh in the 220-pound class (1,150 pounds) and Micah Ellender was 10th in the 132-pound division (765 pounds).

“Clinton Derouen has set the school record in squats this year with 725 pounds,†said Jones. “These kids are going to try to accomplish our goal from day one, to win regionals.â€

The Deweyville Lady Pirates will be represented by senior Rachel Suire and junior Ashley Bray at the Class 2A Region III Girls Meet this Saturday at Houston Westside High School.

At the Lumberton Meet, Suire placed second in the 148-pound class and Bray claimed second in the 165-pound division.

The Pirate boys will have junior Jarod Martin and freshman Justin Lummus competing at the Class 2A Region III Meet in Kirbyville March 10. Lummus nabbed a second-place finish at Lumberton in the 148-pound class.