Flatonia Powerlifters Place at State

This past weekend Flatonia High School had three athletes compete in the Boys State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene. Gentry Doyle, fourth from left, competed in the 114 weight class. He finished 10th squatting 245 lbs, benching 130 lbs, and deadlifting 225 lbs for a total of 610 lbs. Josh Ramirez, center, competed in the 220 weight class, he finished 5th place squatting 550 lbs, benching 325 lbs and deadlifting 500 lbs for a total of 1,375 lbs. Tadan Alvarado, right, competed in the super heavy weight class. He finished in 5th place, squatting 610 lbs, benching 340 lbs, deadlifting 530 lbs for a total of 1,480 lbs. “We would like to thank manager Dalton Otto (second from left) for helping at the meet and the parents that made the trip to Abilene to support us at the meet,” coach Shane Walker, left, said.