Guevara Lifts Amazing Amount Of Weight to Get to State Meet

La Grange junior Erick Guevara is headed to the state powerlifting meet after placing second in the 242-pound weight class at the regional meet in Navasota last week.

He lifted 625 pounds squat, 405 pounds in bench and 485 pounds in deadlift.

“Erick works hard. He does a great job, has a lot of potential,” said first-year La Grange powerlifting coach Charles Otto. “ I told him from the beginning if he worked hard he could really succeed in it. He has the frame for it. He has the build for it. He’s strong, very coachable. He takes to motivation really well. You give him a little fire under him he gets mad, but he’s a very quiet kid. Does exactly what you ask of him.”

We’re proud to honor Erick Guevara as this week’s Fayette County Athlete of the Week.

Here’s our interview with him:

How are you feeling the day after the regional meet?

“Amazing, happy, a little sore. My left knee hurts, my face hurts, but other than that I feel good.”

Tell me about what it feels like to be going to state?

“It means a lot. I’m proud of myself and my coaches and happy I could bring the school a state qualifier.”

What was the regional meet like?

“It was nice. Everybody was pretty cool. Everybody was supportive.”

What’s your favorite lift? “Squat” Least favorite lift?

“Deadlift.”

Where you always a strong kid growing up?

“More towards my sophomore year I started to see bigger numbers.”

Talk about how much time and practice you put in at the weight room?

“Every day in athletics and then coming after school to do the workouts.”

Do you have any nicknames?

“Little G, Baby G, Terry.”

What’s your favorite class in school this year?

“Business Class. It’s fun.”

What’s your favorite movie?

“Cars ... I’ve liked it since I was little.”

Are you one of those lifters that really have to watch what they eat before a meet to make weight?

“I’m in the middle (of the weight class), so no. Last year I did (have to watch what I ate), but this year I have a little more freedom. It’s nice. I can eat whatever.”

What’s the first thing you crave to eat after a meet?

“Whatever my mom has out. She makes good enchiladas – really good.”

What’s something about you a lot of people don’t know?

“I like selling shoes. It’s something not a lot of people know I do. I do it online. My uncle used to do it and he showed me how to find shoes for good prices and I went from there. More used shoes (rather than new shoes) because it’s easier to move them ... I sell them on Ebay.”

What are your goals for state?

“To place and get all my numbers up”

What are your plans for after high school?

“Electrician.”