FHS hosted the Fairfield Dual Powerlifting Meet on Thursday, Janaury 21, 2021. The meet consisted of only two schools, Fairfield and Palestine Westwood.
Kelton Carlson uses all his strength to complete his bench press.
Due to strict COVID guidelines, the teams were split in the weight room to keep the schools distanced from each other and competed on separate platforms.
Calla Childers is laser-focused before she lifts the bar from the rack.
Twenty-one male athletes competed, twelve of which were from Fairfield.
Break time during the powerlifting meet, (left to right) Coach Childers, Coach Braswell, and Coach Tunstall. Sitting is Hayden Braswell.
Eleven Lady Eagles contributed to the seventee total girls that lifted.
Marissa Eppes’ deadlift sparks a reaction from Coach Childers.
The teams gain points through individual standings, scored as follows: 1st place gets 7 points, 2nd place gets 5 points, 3rd place gets 3 points, 4th place gets 2 points, and 5th place gets 1 point.
Wilson Basden readies for his deadlift.
The Eagles were narrowly ousted by the Panthers, 51 to 47.
Coach Bachtel and Coach Tunstall were stationed to wrap knees just before lifters, such as Marissa Eppes (shown), head to the platform to squat.
The girls team won by a large margin, 63-22.
Bosque Monico gained the attention of his teammates during his heavy-duty squat.
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Bailey Bailey is patient and smooth while achieving her bench press.
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Bosque Monico proves his strength by completing his bench press.
Linsey Cockerell holds her breath while waiting to press.
Coach Bachtel helps Wilson Basden secure his belt before squat.
Katy Grounds receives a high-5 from Coach Bachtel after a successful squat.
Eli Castillo exhales as he finishes his press.
