Roughriders Compete at State Powerlifting Event

(From left) JaCarlos Hall and Witt Dockens after Regional Powerlifting Meet which qualified them for state.April 5, 2016 - Two Center Roughriders traveled to Abilene Texas last Saturday and competed in the State Powerlifting Event.

JaCarlos Hall competed in three events and lifted in the 165 pound weight class. Hall squatted 510 lbs., bench pressed 290 lbs. and dead lifted 450 lbs. His combined total was 1250 lbs. which earned him fifth place.

Witt Dockens competed in the 181 pound weight class. Dockens squatted 500 lbs., bench pressed 300 lbs. and dead lifted 425 lbs. for a 1225 pound combined total which earned him thirteenth place.

This was the last high school meet of the year for both lifters.  Dockens and Hall were coached this year by Richard Mitchell and Justin Horton.

Information submitted by Richard Mitchell