MPHS Tiger Powerlifters qualify for Regionals

• From left: MPHS Tiger Powerlifting team members (L to R) Jose Gonzalez, Andrew Guerette, Ryder Marshall, Clayton Miller, Coach Blake Lodes, Alejandro Castro, Blake Broach, Juymil Lewis, Luis Alvarado, Bruno DeLeon COURTESY PHOTO

After four meets, the Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Powerlifting team has qualified seven lifters for Regionals. MPHS competes in Region 3 Division 1 which encompasses all 5A and 6A high schools in the Northeast Texas area. To qualify for the Regional meet, a lifter must be in the top 12 in their weight class, reach the automatic total for their weight class, or be the one of the top 2 lifters in 5A.

Qualifying for the Regional meet are seniors and 2023 Regional Qualifiers Ryder Marshall and Clayton Miller, seniors Alejandro Castro and Nathanial Cates, juniors and 2023 Regional Qualifers Devon Burtness and Jose Gonzalez, and junior Juymil Lewis.

At the Mount Pleasant Last Chance Qualifier Meet on Thursday, February 22, the Tiger powerlifting team were named Meet Champions. Individually, Luis Alvarado placed 1st in his weight class. Placing 2nd in their respective weight classes were Alejandro Castro, Juymill Lewis, and Ryder Marshall. Clayton Miller placed 3rd in his weight class. And rounding out the medals in 4th place were Blake Broach and Bruno De-Leon.

The Regional Meet is Wednesday, March 6 at Chapel Hill High School. MPHS Powerlifting is coached by Don Woods and Blake Lodes.