The Wildcats’ powerlifting team finished third at the Sulphur Springs Invitational Powerlifting Meet held Saturday in the Multipurpose Building on the high school campus. Greenville won the meet and Lindale placed second.
For the Wildcats, Ian Blanch was first in the 275 pound weight class with total lifts of 1455 pounds. Blanch lifted 70 pounds more than the second place finisher. Carson Bridges placed second in the 165 pound weight class lifting 1095 pounds. D’Idrec Dugan was second in the 242 pound weight class lifting a total of 1400 pounds. Austin Dodd was third in the 165 pound weight class lifting 1060 pounds. Alex Rodriguez was thjird in the 123 pound weight class with lifts totaling 765 pounds. Vincent Morales placed third in the 181 pound weight class lifting1220 pounds. Damiyon Dugan got fifth in the 148 pound weight class lifting a total of 960 pounds.
Gilmer finishes first in the girls competition followed by Winnsboro and Lindale.
Next the Wildcats will compete at an Emory Rains Meet on January 27.
