Creek powerlifters compete in final tuneup prior to regionals

By Malcolm Butler

Cedar Creek’s powerlifting team competed at D’Arbonne Woods Charter this weekend in its final tune-up prior to the regional meet.

Head coach Jacob Angevine said he was pleased with his athletes performance.

“This was a final tune up before Regionals for some of our guys and girls,” said Angevine. “Some of our kids left DWC with some still left in the tank. Hopefully we carry the momentum all the way down to Lafayette next month.”

Two of the Lady Cougars earned a spot on the podium as Catherine Williams and Gia Fernandez recorded top three finishes. Fernandez won the 198-pound class with a total of 770 while Williams finished second in the 148-pound division with a total of 695.

On the boys side, six Cougars earned top three finishes with Lawson Lillo receiving he Most Outstanding Lifter on the lighter platform, while also tying a composite state bench record.

Wyatt Gremillion, Noah Durrett, Lillo, Brett Johnson, Blake Robinson, and Conner Rolen all earned podium spots.

“I was super excited for Noah and Wyatt breaking through that 1000 pound mark,” said Angevine.

Lillo won the 165-pound weight class with a total of 1445 pounds while Johnson won the 198-pound class with a total of 1315 pounds. Gremillion place third in the 148-pound class with a total of 1015 pounds while Durrett finished third in the 165-pound class with a total of 1005 pounds.

Robinson finished third in the 242-pound division with a total of 1170 pounds while Rolen placed third in the 275-pound class with a total of 1320 pounds.

Girls Aubrey Singleton (5th 97) 425 total

Catherine Williams (2nd 148) 695 total

Kenna Williams (181) new 140 bench PR

Gia Fernandez (1st 198) 770 total

Boys

Asa Singleton (4th 114) 655 total

Wyatt Gremillion (3rd 148) 1015 total

Josh Robbins (5th 165) 960 total

Noah Durrett (3rd 165) 1005 total

Lawson Lillo (1st 165) 1445 total

Brett Johnson (1st 198) 1315 total

Landon Amidon (4th 220) 1320 total