By Kyle Roberts

Ruston High hosted the LPSLA Girls North Regional Championship on Saturday, Feb. 18, and saw an overall third place finish while sending multiple athletes onward to compete in the state meet on Friday, March 24.

“I was so pleased with our team’s performance,” Ruston head coach Sarah Wages said. “Our lifters had some fantastic performances and numerous personal records. We also scored the most team points we’ve ever had, tying for third place team. With a majority of our team being first or second year lifters, I’m very excited to see the progress they’ll make over the next season.”

Ruston’s overall finishes

Emma Pylant – 97 lb weight class – Squat – 115 lbs, Bench Press – 75 lbs, Deadlift – 150 lbs, Total – 340 lbs – All Personal Records – 5th Place

Leslie Alexander – 105 lb weight class  – Squat – 155 lbs, Bench Press – 80 lbs, Deadlift – 180 lbs, Total – 420 lbs – All Personal Records – 7th Place

Scarlett Revels – 123 lb weight class – Squat – 205 lbs, Bench Press – 95 lbs, Deadlift – 235 lbs, Total – 535 lbs – All Personal Records – 9th Place

Sara Baxter – 132 lb weight class – Squat – 215 lbs, Bench Press – 95 lbs, Deadlift – 225 lbs, Total – 535 lbs – 8th Place

Taylor Durrett – 148 lb weight class – Squat – 315 lbs, Bench Press – 150 lbs, Deadlift – 295 lbs, Total – 760 lbs – Personal Record in Squat & Total – 4th Place

Ardajah Millsap 165 lb weight class – Squat – 235 lbs, Bench Press – 135 lbs, Deadlift – 265 lbs, Total – 635 lbs – All Personal Records – 9th Place

Ja’Khia White – 165 lb weight class – Squat – 235 lbs, Bench Press – 135 lbs, Deadlift – 245 lbs, Total – 615 lbs – Personal Records in Bench, Deadlift, & Total – 11th Place

Madison Jacks – 198 lb weight class – Squat – 375 lbs, Bench Press – 200 lbs, Deadlift – 315 lbs, Total – 890 lbs – All Personal Records – 1st Place

Syriana Mack – 220 lb weight class – Squat – 400 lbs, Bench Press – 185 lbs, Deadlift – 335 lbs, Total – 920 lbs – All Personal Records- 2nd Place

Charlee Walters – 200+ lb weight class  – Squat – 265 lbs, Bench Press – 145 lbs, Deadlift – 265 lbs, Total 675 lbs- 13th Place