Powerlifting > January 13 2007 - Lifters Host Invitational Meet

Lifters Host Invitational Meet
13 January 2007 - Eighty athletes from six schools competed in Saturday's SSC Invitational Powerlifting work meet in the Blaize Gymnasium. Competing for the Rockachaws were nine young men participating in their first powerlifting meet and one defending state champion.

Nick Noto takes time to get a proper grip on the bar before lifting it in the squat event.

Caleb McQueen, who finished first in the 275 pound class at last year's state meet, competed in and won the 308 pound weight class at the invitational.

Jackson Gilmore successfully pulls a 490 pound dead lift to earn first place in the 181 pound weight class. (576k QuickTime movie, requires QuickTime 7)

Joining Caleb in the winners' circle was Jackson Gilmore, whose 490 pound deadlift gave him a five pound edge over his nearest competitor in the 181 pound weight class.
Clint Nicholson adjusts his suit before attempting a squat.

Also finishing in the top three in their weight classes were Clint Nicholson (114 pound) and Nick Noto (123 pound).

Robert O'Neil successfully performs a squat in the competitive 165 pound weight class. (1.5Mb QuickTime movie; requires QuickTime 7)

Also competing for Saint Stanislaus were Alex Boudreaux (132 pound), Scott Zimmerman (148), Robert O'Neil (165), Tyler Hughes (181), Adam Haller (220), and Dale Johnson (275). Saint Stanislaus College will host a regional meet in February; the exact date of the meet will be determined over the next week.