West Monroe Highschool takes 4th straight state powerlifting title

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Some strong kids!

The West Monroe boys powerlifting team recently added another state title to the trophy case.

The Rebels competed in Baton Rouge and brought home its fourth consecutive championship as a team, with four individuals earning state titles as well.

Craig Edwards finished first in the 123-pound weight class after scoring a total 910 points that included a 355-pound squat, 205-pound bench and 350-pound deadlift.

In the 132-pound class, Sidney Aulds picked up a first place finish with a 405-pound squat, 255-pound bench and 440-pound deadlift for a 1,100-pound total.

Don Brown finished first in the 242- pound class while also breaking a state record. Brown squatted 660 pounds to break the former record held to put his total points above the record mark as well at 1,635 pounds.

Brown’s 250-pound bench and 625-pound deadlift also helped out.

In the 275-pound class, Mac Downey brought home a first place finish with a 1450 total that included a 575-pound squat, 310-pound bench and 565-pound deadlift.

Ryan May also posted a new state record benching 380 pounds in the 198-pound weight class.

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Originally Posted by 1quick1

Some strong kids!

The West Monroe boys powerlifting team recently added another state title to the trophy case.

The Rebels competed in Baton Rouge and brought home its fourth consecutive championship as a team, with four individuals earning state titles as well.

Craig Edwards finished first in the 123-pound weight class after scoring a total 910 points that included a 355-pound squat, 205-pound bench and 350-pound deadlift. WOWW!!!!

In the 132-pound class, Sidney Aulds picked up a first place finish with a 405-pound squat, 255-pound bench and 440-pound deadlift for a 1,100-pound total.

Don Brown finished first in the 242- pound class while also breaking a state record. Brown squatted 660 pounds to break the former record held to put his total points above the record mark as well at 1,635 pounds.

Brown’s 250-pound bench and 625-pound deadlift also helped out. Benched less than the 132 class?? But a 600 squat is crazy
In the 275-pound class, Mac Downey brought home a first place finish with a 1450 total that included a 575-pound squat, 310-pound bench and 565-pound deadlift.

Ryan May also posted a new state record benching 380 pounds in the 198-pound weight class.

That is quite impressive!!!!! CHEERS!

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That Brown guy needs to bring his bench up big time. His other numbers are awesome.

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Originally Posted by 1quick1

That Brown guy needs to bring his bench up big time. His other numbers are awesome.

Yup 250 is sad!!! This is high school correct? These kids will be monsters. My max was 200 at 160lb. in highschool.