Powerlifters compete in 5A state meet

Story by Sarah Alcantar

Saturday, February 29th was the 2020 Kansas 5A State Powerlifting Meet hosted at Pittsburg High School. Here are the following results:

In the 114-pound division, Jason Campbell placed first all-around with an overall lift total of 720 pounds and Camron Jefferson placed third with a total of 440 pounds. 

In the 123-pound division, Seth Gann placed third overall with a total of 570 pounds.

In the 132-pound division, Minwoo Lee placed second overall with a total of 765 pounds. 

In the 156-pound division, Dennis Heikes placed first overall with a total of 930 pounds.

In the 181-pound division, Ethan Weidert placed first all-around with an overall lift total of 1,050 pounds.

In the 198-pound division, Shay Mahnken placed first overall with a total of 1,090 pounds and Caiden Barber placed second with a total of 970 pounds.

In the 220-pound division, Aaron Woods placed first overall with a total of 1,130 pounds.

In the 242-pound division, Sam Herring placed first overall with a total of 1,085 pounds.

Overall Pittsburg won with 88 points while Kapaun Mt.Carmel placed second with 60 points and Goddard placed third with 49 points.