NPHS had 8 athletes compete in the Lexington Powerlifting meet on Saturday, December 18th. The meet consisted of 200 lifters from various schools across the state. Athletes competed by weight class and completed the bench press, squat, and deadlift. Athletes are given three attempts to lift as much weight as they can in each lift. The best attempt at each lift is then added together to figure the athlete’s total pounds lifted. Athletes then earn individual medals and team points based off of their total pounds lifted.
“I was really pleased with our efforts and that our athletes competed well. Powerlifting is a fun sport and allows athletes an opportunity to work toward personal best attempts, while also competing against other athletes.” said head coach Todd Rice.
The Bulldogs will again compete on February 12th at Omaha Creighton Prep in the All Class RAW State Powerlifting Championship meet.
“I hope that we can add more athletes to our team and hopefully fill more weight classes for this event. It is exciting to see the continued gains that our athletes are making in our weight program at NPHS.”