The Orange & Black Club is looking to accept members for the 2009 season. There are two levels of membership for families and businesses. Please see the following handout regarding the benefits of belonging to the primary support group for the Mesick Football Family. While August 25th is the deadline for inclusion in the media guide/yearbook, you can still join later and enjoy all other benefits.

The Bulldog Powerlifting Team started the season out strong as they attended the Regional Qualifying Meet at Traverse City West High School on Saturday, February 28th. With limited numbers, the team was able to take 5th Place out of 12 teams.

A total of four high school lifters qualified for the State Powerlifting Finals:

Matt Killingbeck - 1st Place 242 LB Division Varsity

450 lb Squat   295 lb Bench     460 lb Deadlift     1205 Total Lbs

Kenny Bacchus - 2nd Place 165 LB Division Varsity

370 lb Squat     245 lb Bench     405 lb Deadlift     1020 Total Lbs

Erik Pechota - Qualified By Total Weight 165 LB Division Varsity

365 lb Squat     200 lb Bench     425 lb Deadlift     990 Total Lbs

Zach Fessenden - 2nd Place 145 LB Division JV

240 lb Squat     175 lb Bench     300 lb Deadlift     715 Total Lbs

Three Middle School lifters also made a great showing at the event:

Connor Fitzpatrick - 1st Place & Top Lifter Overall For Middle School Division

250 lb Squat     175 lb Bench     290 lb Deadlift     715 Total Lbs

Austin Corbett - 2nd Place Overall For Middle School Division

150 lb Squat     160 lb Bench     280 lb Deadlift     590 Total Lbs

Doug Lanning - 2nd Place Middle School Lightweight Division

80 lb Squat     65 lb Bench     115 lb Deadlift     260 Total Lbs

The Mesick Power lifting team took part in the State tournament this weekend at Whitmore Lake High School and had three of the five lifters place in the top 10 in the state.