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