Best
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Thanks
to Houston ISD and Sam Houston High School for allowing us to put on
this meet. Also a huge thanks to judges Steve Burttschell, Brian
Kline, and Maria McCullough., spotters and loaders Brian Propst,
Heiberto Cantu, Chris Ferguson, Joe Ortiz, Andrew Rodriguez, and
Benjamin Vallejo. without the hard work of these individuals, the
meet would not have taken place.
New Caney High School assistant principal John Johnson started the day
off in the mens' masters taking first place with his 660 total.
In the mens open 165, Johnny vasques took first place with his 1530
total. In the masters 181, Chad Darby led the pack with a 1125
total and Dr. Glenn Routhouska closely followed with his total of
1090. Dr. Routhouska also walked home with 7 Texas records
in the squat and deadlift. James "the priest" Burdette took
the drug free 198's with a 1660 total and just missed a 605 bench on
his 2nd and 3rd attempts. The Priest ended his day with Texas
records in the bench and total. In the 220's Shae Jones ended his
day with a huge 1710 total over Matt Wray's 1255. Matt is
improving each time he lifts, so watch for a big total out of this
young man soon. Shae Jones also took home a Texas record with his
successful 700 pound squat. Lifting for the first time ever,
William Franklin hit a 1560 total in the 220 submasters taking first
place in his division. Franklin also took him three Texas records
in the squat, bench and total. Don Moser, lifting in the master
40-44 division was having a great day until he took his 3rd attempt in
the bench at 500. On the way down with the weight there was a
loud tearing sound and the weight fell about 1 inch off his
chest. After Don was carried off to the hospital he later found
out his left upper arm and completely broken. Don is recovering
fine and will back on the platform soon. In the 242's there was a war
between Chad Matthews and Larry Fenti. Larry won the squat war
with his 665 over Chad's 660. In the bench press Chad came back
to take the lead with his 570 bench over Larry's 460. Once the
bar hit the floor Chad confirmed his lead with a huge 700 pound
deadlift. Chad ended the day with a 1930 total and took the best
lifter award and Larry ended his day winning the submasters with a 1860
total. Lifting in the drug free 275's Randy Pike had a great day
taking 1st place with his 1705 total. Pike also earned 2 Texas
records in the squat and deadlift. Also lifting in the 275's,
Michael Fornecker finished his day with a 1375 total. In the
junior 275's , Robert Sheets had a great day setting Texas records with
his 525 and 1345 total.
In the squat only division Master lifter Chris Garcia placed 1st in his
division and took home a Texas record with his 645 squat. This
was after he missed 645 on his 1st attempt and went backward dropping
the weight on his 2nd attempt at 645.
In the bench press only division Brian Kline took 1st place and set a
Texas record with his opening lift of 350. In the 220 masters,
Keith Barbier took first time lifter John Guiterrez with his lift of
330. In the 242 open and submaster, Chester Maylone took 1st in
both divisions with 1st attempt of 355. Gene Wagenseller, lifting
in the masters took 1st place with his Texas record lift of
450. In the 275's eric Wright opened up with a huge 645 and
missed 665 on his next two attempts.
In the 181 deadlift only division, 12 year old Jessie Burttschell took
275 for a 4th attempt and got it taking home a new Texas, American and
WPA World record.
In the womens division, Dawn Morrison place 1st in the 132's with her
700 pound total. Dawn is also a new Texas record holder with her
170 pound bench press. In the bench press only division 181'er
Michelle Oeltjen took 1st with her Texas record bench of 185
pounds. In the deadlift only division, Renee Belair took 1st in
the junior 165's with her Texas record of 310.
Thanks again to all the lifters who attended this meet and all of the
people who dive out to watch. You guys and gals are what this
sport is all about. A special thanks to Inzer Advance Designs for
supporting this sport and our meets for many years. Also a big
thanks to Powerlifting USA who has been there supporting us all for a
long time.