by Malcolm Butler

Quincy Lewis and Lawson Lillo headlined another impressive weekend for the Cedar Creek boys powerlifting team at a meet hosted at the D’Arbonne Woods Charter School Saturday.

Lillo was named the Most Outstanding Lifter for the light platform while Lewis earned the same award for the heavy platform. Four Cougars finished first in their respective weight classes and a total of eight made it to the podium.

“Simply put, the boys did great,” said coach Jacob Angevine. “I think we had one of the best bench press days that we’ve ever had in our program. They were fired up from the start. I was unable to attend to most of the meet due to a personal matter, but I would argue we have one of the best staff’s in the state and they stepped up big time.”

Lillo’s total of 1,320 pounds won the 148-weight class. His bench press mark of 365-pounds is an unofficial composite state record.

“To my knowledge there have only been a small handful of 148s that have totaled 1300+ in LHSPLA,” said Angevine. “We are lucky to have him on our team.”

Lewis won the 198-pound weight class with a three-lift total of 1,400 pounds. Lane Thomas captured the 165-pound division with a total of 1,255 pounds while Owen Robinson won the 181-pound weight class with a three-lift total of 1,245 pounds.

Other Cougars who earned a spot on the podium during the meet included Blake Wade (2nd in 123-pound weight class with 830 pounds), Austin Webb (2nd in the 165-pound weight class with 1,180 pounds), Landon Amidon (2nd in the 220-pound class with total of 1,245 pounds) and Parker Newman (3rd in the 148-pound class with 1,085 pounds).