The powerlifting season sadly came to an end this past Saturday. 

Abby Moilan took 4^th place at the Regional meet (second year in a row to get a medal) at the regional meet. She had a good squat of 285, benched 165 and a deadlift of 315.  Abby had a fantastic year along with all the girls and was a few lifts away from making it to the state competition.  Our goal next year is that every first lift is a STATE lift.  

The girls had a great year going to four meets and the regional meet.  Eva Almanderez, Alyana Cortez, Brianna Moreno, and Abby Moilan are all returning next year and looking to dominate the top spots in their weight classes.   

On the boys'side, Alexis Yakobo (114), O'Rylyn Crockett (132) and RJ Moilan (308) were all first alternates for regionals this year (meaning they are number 13).  Everyone that participated in boys powerlifting was a first year lifter and only looking forward to getting stronger and better next year.   

While the Texas High School season is over, lifting never ends.  The weight room is open every day and any student (and staff) can participate.  A few of the kids are interested in USPLA, which is the national level lifting and they are ranked by age group and weight class.  If you know any students interested in lifting or if YOU may be interested, come lift after school.  If you are interested in being an adult lifter (or have students who want to lift) come find me in room 101 or after school.  

 

Last night, your Cougar boys went to Keller ISD-Fossil Ridge High School for the last qualifier of the year.  It was a highly competitive meet with 7 teams present and over 80 young men competing.  All of the guys that went were freshmen and all medaled (top 5). 

 

Alexis Yakobo competed in the 114 weight class and took 1^st place with a total of 520 lbs (he only weights 101), O'Rylyn Crockett took 2^nd place in the 132 Weight Class with a 710 total, Josh Raja competed in the 181 weight class which had 13 boys in it and took 4^th place with a 990 total and Patrick Brought took 5^th place in the 198 weight class with a 740 total. 

 

This has been a great year on all sides for the boys and girls.  We had 13 boys total compete in all of our meets and currently have 4 that could make regionals (we will find out on Monday.  Only the top 12 advance in each weight class.

 

This weekend, Abby Moilan will compete at the girls regional powerlifting meet in Kennedale and try to take a shot at state.

 

114 weight class Alexis 1st (#11 in region)
185 squat
95 bench
240 deadlift
520 total

132 weight  class O'Rylyn 2nd  (#14 in region)
 235 squat
175 bench
300 deadlift
total 710

181 weight class Josh 4th
400 squat
240 bench
350 deadlift
990 total

198 weight class Patrick 5th
275 squat
135 bench
330 deadlift
740 total

This past Friday, Abby Moilan went to the final qualifier of the year at Keller Central.  Abby took first in her weight class with an 825 total (Squatted 335, Benched 175, Deadlift 315).  She also set a new personal record for her bench.  Abby is currently third in the region and will compete this Saturday at Kennedale in the girls'regional meet.  

 

It has been a successful season overall for the girls.

 

Eva Almanderez competed and  finished the season 14^th overall in her weight class at the region level with a 570 total.  Eva has really grown as a lifter and her numbers continue to climb.

 

Alyana Cortez had the most improvement of all the athletes as she started the year only able to squat 95lbs and finished with a big squat of 215lbs.  Alyana will compete next year in her senior year.

 

Ava Maples started lifting, but did not compete.  Her numbers were going up, but her schedule did not allow her to attend the meets.

 

Briana Moreno is lifting, but a mild injury at the beginning of the year sidelined her and she was only able to cheer on her teammates.  However, she was at EVERY single meet this year and boosted everyone's morale.

 

If any girls are interested in lifting, please see Coach Rock.

 

Powerlifting is year round and we will have some USPLA meets this summer. (YES, THERE IS AN ADULT GROUP IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED!).

 

MEETS LEFT OF THE YEAR

 

Keller Fossil Ridge BOYS MEET 2/22/23

GIRLS REGIONALS KENNEDALE 2/25/23

BOYS REGIONALS DECAUTER 3/7/23 (currently Alexis Yakobo and Robert Moilan have a shot at Regionals)

GIRLS STATE FRISCO 3/17/23

The girls had a great night at Timbercreek powerlifting meet. A ton of PRs. The top 12 go to regionals after next Saturday.

Abby Moilan took 1st place in her weight class and is currently 3rd in the region.
Squat 340
Bench 155
Deadlift 335

830 total

Eva Almanderez took 2nd place in her weight class and is currently 9th in the region.
Squat 220
Bench 120
Deadlift 235

Total 575

Allyana Cortez took 2nd place and is currently 16th in the region.

Squat 205
Bench 75
Deadlift 205

total 485

Our next meet is a final qualifier at Central next Friday and then regionals.

Two weeks ago, the boys had a powerlifting meet here at Western Hills High School.  We took 2^nd overall at the meet.  Alexis Yakobo, Javares Hamilton, Josh Raga, Kheaven Johnson and Robert Moilan all took first place at the meet.  Results are below. 

 

Regionals are coming up in a few weeks and the top 12 go to regionals in March.  Currently, Alexis, Javares and RJ are on track to compete at regionals.

 

Athlete	Weight Class	BWT	Squat	Bench Press	Dead Lift	Total	Region Ranking
Yakabo, Alexis	114	108	175	115	245	535	8
Hamilton, Javares	148	147	355	200	365	920	16
Crockett, Orylyn	148	139	225	165	275	665	42
Raga, Joshua	198	190	385	235	345	965	28
Willis, Trishtan	198	190	315	225	335	875	33
Butler, Keon	220	200	335	225	335	895	50
Broughton, Patrick	220	200	265	155	300	720	61
Johnson, Kheaven	242	242	315	205	375	895	31
Moilan, Robert	308	280	435	345	435	1215	11

Further results: Last night, Coach Sutton took the boys to Dunbar for the last meet of the year.

 

Alexis Yakobo impressed everyone with a 155 squat, 95lb bench, 200 deadlift and took 1st . Orylyn Crocket hit 225 on squat, 160 on bench, and 265 on deadlift.  Patrick Broughton took 4^th  in his weight class with a 280 Squat, 135 bench, and a 335 deadlift.  Joshua Raga took 1^st place with a squat of 390 lbs, a 225 bench and a 325 deadlift.

Your Lady Cougars had a great powerlifting meet last night at Keller Central.  All of our girls received medals and are looking at regional numbers.  Every lift they ended with will be an opener at the next meet. 

If you know anyone interested in powerlifting, come visit  Coach Rock in room 101.  The boys will compete at Western Hills on January 26^th (We are in need of volunteers to help) and the girls will go to Keller High on the 25th.

Great Night Lady Cougars 1st place and overall 1st

Abby Moilan
squat 335
Bench 145
Deadlift 305
785 Total

Eva Almanderez -1st place in her weight class
Squat 205
Bench 85
Deadlift 185
475 total

Allyana Cortez - 3rd place in her weight class
squat 165
Bench 65
Deadlift 165
395 total