Story by NPHS Powerlifting
Three more NPHS IronDawgs punched their tickets to the USAPL National High School tournament at the Lexington USAPL meet on Saturday, bringing the total number of qualified NPHS powerlifters up to 10. Carlie Berliner, Grace Wilke, and Jamison Rhoades all hit qualifying totals, with Aadyn Smith, who had previously qualified, also qualifying in a new weight category.
Medalists at the meet included Berliner and Wilke both picking up champion medals at their respective weight divisions, with Karly Knapp snagging a bronze medal. For the boys, Cole Tomlinson was the lone boys champion, with Rhoades picking up silver, and Smith and Brock Matuszczak nabbing bronze medals.
Coach Arttie Parker said he was impressed with the effort of the lifters who competed, with some of the lifters hitting personal best marks in their efforts to qualify.
The IronDawgs will take the holidays off before heading back to Lexington for a high school tournament, followed by the State tournament, both in January. A home duel with Niobrara-Verdigree will be held at Adams Middle School on February 8.