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(GHS ATHLETICS | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) McCrae Reese and Brennen Strawbridge at the regional powerlifting meet Saturday, March 14 in Abilene. Reese competed in the state competition Friday, March 27 and came away with a 10th-place finish in the 308-pound weight class.
McCrae Reese was the solo Steer who represented his community during Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championships held last week in Abilene.
Reese competed in the Division 2 competition that was held Friday, March 27 at the Taylor County Expo Center.
In the 308-pound weight class, McCrae scored a 10th place finish with lifts of 620 pounds on squat, 405 pounds on bench press and 550 pounds on deadlift for a total of 1,575 overall.
Reese and Brennen Strawbridge represented Graham High School at the Boys Region 1 Division 2 Championships at Abilene Wylie High School held Saturday, March 14.
Reese placed third in the 308-pound weight class with a total of 1,600 pounds, with 605 pounds on squat, 415 pounds on bench press and 580 pounds on deadlift.
With a total of 1,600 pounds across his three lifts, Reese qualified for the state competition.
Strawbridge placed sixth in the 308 weight class with a total of 1,375 pounds, with 525 pounds on squat, 325 pounds on bench press and 525 pounds on deadlift.
After the regional competition, GHS powerlifting head coach Coby Yowell reflected on the hard work over the course of the season that got the athletes to this point, and also gave his props to Reese who qualified for the state tournament.
“As always they work their tails off and do a great job,” Yowell said. “Having a state qualifier (Reese) shows how hard the kids have worked.”
