Spring N2 Action
GLEN ROSE REPORTER & YOURGLENROSETX.COM | Thursday, February 27, 2014 | PAGE C3
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Continued from C2 “These two girls have been great for our program as the first two to ever make it to regionals last year and now once again,” Harlin said. “Our girls’ numbers are increasing, and we have these two both again next year. If Genesis goes to state, it could increase the impact further.” As for the boys, Antonio Ponce ranks third in the region in the 114-pound class, which punches his ticket to the regional meet March 8. Ponce has a squat of 300, a bench of 135 and a deadlift of 360 for a total of 795. He is currently 35 pounds behind first place in the region. “Antonio’s deadlift is his strength,” Harlin said. “For a guy his size, he has really strong legs. Antonio is a hard worker, and he lives in the weight room. He does extra work on his own to try to excel. “Our goals for him were to qualify for regionals again and try to get him to state, and so far, so good. He has improved all season, so I wouldn’t be stunned if he won the region.” Tanner Resecker ranks seventh in the region in the 114s with a squat of 225, a bench of 140 and a deadlift of 260 for a total of 625. He sits 55 pounds behind sixth place. “Tanner has improved in all three lifts, and he stepped up at the Meridian Meet to improve his chances for regionals,” Harlin said. “He does a good job with his bench, and I think he’s most confident in that lift. Tanner is pretty excited to be going to regionals as a freshman. “Coach (Brandon) Greenhaw and I look for talent at the junior high level, and Coach Greenhaw thought Tanner could be a good lifter for us. He was right.” Azahel Herrera ranks second in the region in the 123-pound class. His total of 915 comes from a squat of 340, a bench of 215 and a deadlift of 360. He currently stands 35 pounds behind first place in the region. “Azahel continues to be
strong in the bench, but he’s gotten stronger overall,” Harlin said. “He’s worked so hard that he went up a weight class without wanting to, but he continues to succeed and exceed expectations. Azahel has so much determination. He may have a chance to go to state.” Cesar Herrera ranks fifth in the region in the 123-pound class. His total of 840 pounds includes a squat of 340, a bench of 185 and a deadlift of 315. He sits 20 pounds behind fourth place. “Cesar is similarly good in all lifts,” Harlin said. “He has improved in everything in the last two meets. He’s a hard worker. Cesar has a great chance to bring home a medal. “Cesar did a great job to move up a weight class and return to regionals. He never misses a workout.” Cody Halcom ranks 10th in the region in the 123-pound class. His total of 755 comes from a squat
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The only two Lady Tigers to ever advance to powerlifting regionals, Genesis Funez (left) and Mackenzie Dahl are making their second regional trips this spring.
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of 300, a bench of 140 and a deadlift of 315. He stands 20 pounds behind eighth place. “Cody was about 150 pounds away from where I thought he needed to be for regionals heading into the Meridian Meet,” Harlin said. “His squat and deadlift that day both caught me off-guard, plus his bench improved. He added 120 and gave himself a great chance.” Carlin Linnabery ranks second in the region in the 132-pound class. His total of 950 comes from a squat of 400, a bench of 190 and a deadlift of 360. He stands 15 pounds behind first place. “Carlin’s squat is impressive,” Harlin said. “He’s been able to remain in the same weight class for years and he’s kept up the same drive the whole time. He was a regional qualifier his freshman year, junior year and again now. “Maturity has factored in, and he just has more experience than most lifters. Persistence has paid off for Carlin.” Trevor Crawford is tied for fifth in the region in the 165-pound class. His total of 1,120 comes from a squat of 405, a bench of 265 and a deadlift of 450. He stands 15 pounds behind third place. “Trevor’s bench has to be his best lift,” Harlin said. “Anytime someone in his
weight class can bench 250 or more, it’s really good. Trevor has worked really hard and I couldn’t ask for more from him. His legs have gotten stronger and Trevor has really exceeded expectations. “Trevor has always been a good lifter, but this year he has regional strength, maturity and determination to make it and medal. Trevor is so hungry to do well.” Hunter Redmond ranks eighth in the region in the 165-pound class. His total of 1,110 comes from a squat of 415, a bench of 235 and a deadlift of 460. He sits 25 pounds behind third place. “That weight class is so tough that it takes a lot just to make the top 10,” Harlin said. “At the same time, most of the lifters are so close that our guys could both medal. Hunter’s deadlift is probably his best, and he has strong legs. It’s the foundation for him at every meet. “Hunter has a lot of experience, plus the hunger to get back to regionals and surpass what he’s done before. Hunter has fought so hard to make the top 10, and that fight could get him a medal.” Heath Nicholson ranks second in the region in the 220-pound class. His total of 1,455 comes from a squat of 550, a bench of 300 and a deadlift of 605. He sits 115
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pounds behind first place. “Heath’s deadlift and squat are both very good, but I have to put the deadlift at the top because he’s hit the 600-pound mark,” Harlin said. “If he can put his three best lifts together, then he’s in good shape. He is right there at the automatic state-qualifying total of 1,450. “Heath bought into everything Coach Greenhaw and I have asked for, both in powerlifting and offseason workouts. Heath never misses a workout because of his motivation, which has helped his consistency. His totals jumped up late last year, and maybe they will again.” Braxton Barrios is tied for ninth in the region in the 220-pound class. His total of 1,285 comes from a squat of 520, a bench of 300 and a deadlift of 465. He sits 15 pounds behind sixth place. “Braxton targeted the total Coach Greenhaw and
I set for him at the Meridian Meet and he reached it,” Harlin said. “He put himself in great shape, and I was proud of him for stepping it up. Braxton worked so hard to be in this position, which has given him some great squat and bench totals as a sophomore. “He is so consistent with that 300-pound bench. We know it’s going to be there. Coach Greenhaw and I aren’t surprised that he’s reached this point.” It remains to be seen what happens at regionals and state, but the regular season for the Tiger boys has been one to remember. “I couldn’t be more excited about our season to this point,” Harlin said. “Coach Greenhaw and I thought we’d be pretty good from top to bottom, but finishing first all four times we entered a full team has definitely exceeded expectations. We always did it with different lineups.”