LaBelle High School girls weightlifting begins season undefeated and breaking four records

Posted 11/23/20

The Cowgirl Weightlifters are off to a strong start, already competing in four meets and dominating all of them.

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LaBelle High School girls weightlifting begins season undefeated and breaking four records

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LABELLE — The Cowgirl Weightlifters are off to a strong start, already competing in four meets and dominating all of them. Social distancing, extra cleaning and wearing masks have not hindered the Cowgirls.

During the very first meet, four school records were broken! Junior Janet Villa-Rodriguez broke the bench record for her weight class, benching 155 pounds. This record was previously held by Jasmine Deleon in 2015.

Senior Jenna McClain broke all three school records previously held by her aunt, Verniece Graham, in 2002. Jenna benched 210, clean and jerked 190, and lifted a total of 395 pounds. Jenna is the Class 1A State Champion in the 169 weight class in 2020 and expects to be at the state championships again this year. The Cowgirls look very competitive, and Coach McClain expects great things not only from individual lifters, but in team competitions also.

Other top lifters who are returning for the Cowgirls are Melissa Raya, Ciarra Hernandez, Journey Vidaurri, Emma Willis, Cruz Carreno, Haylee O’Bannon and Vivianna Rodriguez. All of these Cowgirls have contributed to meet wins by beating their personal best lifts and improving with each meet.

The Cowgirls would love fan support as they host their annual Cowgirl Invitational Saturday, Dec. 5, in the LHS gym. Social distancing is encouraged and masks are required. Lifting will begin at 11 a.m.

A huge thank you to our sponsors this year that make it possible to compete: Riverdale Dental Association, Cuatro Vientos LLC, Rocket Cooling, Parrish Family Eye Care, Little Cypress Transport Inc. and Pack Brothers Irrigation! Thank you for your continued support!

weight, lifting, lifters, Cowgirls

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