by Malcolm Butler
Cedar Creek saw 10 competitors earn a spot on the podium this weekend while competing at a powerlifting meet hosted by D’Arbonne Woods.
“It was a solid day for our kids,” said Creek head coach Jacob Angevine.
The Cougars, Lady Cougars and all the participating teams had to overcome a little adversity during the event, as the electricity went out according to Angevine.
“Josh Barham, a 2004 Cedar Creek alum and powerlifting standout, and D’Arbonne Woods put on a heck of a meet despite the power going out for about an hour or so,” said Angevine. “That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that happen.
“However, it’s a great lesson to our kids to be able to adapt. The kids in the first flight got a chance to re-warm up. In 2019, we had a kid that to had adjust due to the fire alarm being pulled at the state meet. She ended up winning state that year. Maybe it’s a good omen for us.”
Chandler Bullock was the lone Cedar Creek lifter who won his respective weight class as he finished first in the super heavy weight division with a three-lift total of 1,265 pounds. It was Bullock’s first medal in the sport.
On the girls side, Marley Jinks also garnered her first ever medal in the sport, finishing second in the 123-pound class with a total of 610 pounds.
“That was fun getting to watch them get on the podium,” said Angevine.
The next event will be a dual meet with D’Arbonne Woods on February 6th.
Female Competitors
Aubrey Singleton 105 445 total
Marley Jinks (2nd) 123 610 total
Amelia Reynolds 123 330 total
Asa Singleton (2nd) 132 790 total
Rosemary Sewell (3rd) 132 635 total
Lexie Vance 165 605 total
Male Competitors
Jack Robbins (3rd) 148 930 total
Cason Floyd 165 830 total
Aidan Crosby (2nd) 165 1080 total
Josh Robbins 181 1020 total
Logan Amidon (2nd) 198 1245 total
Aidan Woods (3rd) 220 1105 total
Blake Robinson (3rd) 242 1395
Eddie Henry 275 1140 total
Kaden Williams (2nd) 275 1260 total
Chandler Bullock (1st) SHW 1265 total
