Lady Dawg lifters headed to State

  • Senior lifter Abby Smith earned her second-straight Regional Championship and fourth-straight trip to state after dominating the 123 class on Friday. Smith posted a 320 pound squat and was awarded best squat on the light platforms. Wayne Craig/Clear Memories
    Senior lifter Abby Smith earned her second-straight Regional Championship and fourth-straight trip to state after dominating the 123 class on Friday. Smith posted a 320 pound squat and was awarded best squat on the light platforms. Wayne Craig/Clear Memories
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  • Gracie Farmer prepares for her squat with the assistance of Brady Rygaard who helped wrap knees for Burnet’s girls at Regionals. The Burnet boys powerlifting team is sending 10 lifters to compete at the upcoming Regional Meet. Those athletes include, front row, Andrew Hudgins, Tommy Butler, Alek Kassner, Brady Rygaard, and Adler Goehring. Back row, Luke Hudgins, Shane Ikonen, Johnny Charron, Jack VanAartsen, and Brandon Westbrook.
    Gracie Farmer prepares for her squat with the assistance of Brady Rygaard who helped wrap knees for Burnet’s girls at Regionals. The Burnet boys powerlifting team is sending 10 lifters to compete at the upcoming Regional Meet. Those athletes include, front row, Andrew Hudgins, Tommy Butler, Alek Kassner, Brady Rygaard, and Adler Goehring. Back row, Luke Hudgins, Shane Ikonen, Johnny Charron, Jack VanAartsen, and Brandon Westbrook.
  • Powerlifting has many mental as well as physical aspects. Above, Halle Maxwell gets her mind set on her upcoming squat attempt. Maxwell finished second and earned her first state powerlifting ticket.
    Powerlifting has many mental as well as physical aspects. Above, Halle Maxwell gets her mind set on her upcoming squat attempt. Maxwell finished second and earned her first state powerlifting ticket.
  • A huge smile emerges on the face of Maddi Moise as she sees white lights flash signifying a good squat. The 280 pound lift was a new personal record for Moise who earned a regional championship and spot at state.
    A huge smile emerges on the face of Maddi Moise as she sees white lights flash signifying a good squat. The 280 pound lift was a new personal record for Moise who earned a regional championship and spot at state.
The Lady Bulldog powerlifting team had an incredible day at Regionals on Friday and not only qualified three lifters to advance to state but also finished third as a team overall. The Lady Dawgs totaled 33 team points for the bronze finish. Taylor took first with 35 points and Waco La Vega finished second also scoring 35 points.Individually, for Burnet, Halle Maxwell took second in the 105 class…

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