Thursday night was a very long but exciting night.  This year was the first year of an unequipped weight class in powerlifting.  This means they do not get to use squat suits or bench shirts, which can add 200-300 pounds to their overall total.  At the same time, you are competing against 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a and 6a competitors, who are not at the same meet as you are.  We finally got the results last night at 9 pm and found that Abby is the number one lifter in her weight class and WILL be competing in the State Championship in Frisco next Thursday.  

Abby had a great meet at the Regional Meet where she squatted 320, benched 135 and had a deadlift of 345 for an 800 total.  Every lift Abby did was a regional record and a new personal record for all lifts with lots of room to go.  We are looking forward to competing at the Comerica Center next week. 

Saturday morning we left school at 5:30am to head to Decatur to represent Fort Worth at the boys 4A regional meet.  Kevin Cruz represented in the 275 weight Class, Josh Raga in the 220 and Justin Hurst in the 123.  All the boys made weight by 7:30 and waited for the meet to begin. 

Kevin Cruz started us out with a 585 Squat, then kept going with a 360 bench and a 495 deadlift.  Kevin finished third overall, missing a state trip by 30 pounds.  

Josh Raga finished 7^th with a 485 squat, a 285 bench, and a 450 deadlift with a season high 1220 deadlift.

Justin finished 9^th in a VERY competitive 123 weight class where he squatted 260, benched 140 and had a deadlift of 260.

The boys had a great season, and I am very proud of them.  I had no seniors on the team this year and 18 students competed. If any students want to lift, the weight room is open after school every day.

The following students have qualified for regionals and will lift in Decatur this week.

GIRLS-THURSDAY

Abby Moilan (should make state on her first lift)

BOYS-SATURDAY

Kevin Cruz
Josh Raga
Justin Hurst

Powerlifting is a volunteer coaching position in Fort Worth ISD.  Coach Rock does not get paid at all for the time and effort he puts into our kids here at WHHS.  For more than 10 years, Coach Rock has had numerous accolades in powerlifting.  He does this all because of his commitment to WHHS and our kids! We have the most consistent and best Powerlifting team in FWISD because of this commitment from coach Rock! 

SO, A BIG, HUGE, THUNDERING THANK YOU to Coach Rock!  

AS ALWAYS........GO COUGARS!!!! 

First off, thank you to all the coaches that helped. We ran a fast meet that was very competitive.  This was the final meet of the year before regionals and we dominated in typical Cougar fashion.  The boys' powerlifting team took first place, sending three to regionals and one girl to regionals next week. 

For the meet in the 123 weight class, Justin Hurst finished first place and Alexis Yakobo took second right behind him.
In the 148 Weight class, Orylyn Crocket took 1^st place.
In the 181 Weight class, Brycen Foster took 3^rd place, Jacob Bryant took 4^th place and Patrick Broughton took 5th.
In the 220 weight class, Josh Raga placed 1^st and Josiah Pena placed 4th.
In the 242 weight class, Maurcio Martinez placed 1^st and Ricardo Almarez placed 2nd.
Finally, in the 275 weight class, Kevin Cruz placed 1^st and Anthony Rodriguez placed 3rd.

Lifters of note, Justin Hurst had a new personal record of 730 pounds which puts him solidly in regionals, Josh Raga had a new personal best of 525 in Squat, Brycen Foster showed out in the 181 weight class with a big 400 pound deadlift and Kevin Cruz showed his strength with a 585 pound squat and a 485 deadlift.

Boys Regionals is next Saturday in Decatur. As of now, Josh Raga, Kevin Cruz and Justin Hurst have qualified.  

On the girls' side, Abby Moilan will lift at Decatur High School on Thursday in the new unequipped weight class and have her 3^rd showing at regionals.

Great year so far, and we are far from done. Regions are the stepping stone to state.

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Abby Moilan is currently regional bound in the new unequipped weight class and Katelyn Reygadas is a current alternate.  The girls will be headed to Decatur on February 29th.

The Western Hills Powerlifting Team had their second meet this week in Stephenville.  The boys and girls competed against 12 other teams and 220 other lifters.  The Cougars met with a lot of success and new personal records.  

On the girls' side, Abby Moilan competed unequipped and took 1st place with a 320lb Squat, 115 Bench and 330 Deadlift.  This makes Abby the current #1 lifter in the unequipped class.

On the other side, the boys dominated their weight class.  Kevin Cruz competed in the 275 Weight Class and finished 2nd with a 1405 total (575 Squat, 375 Bench and 455 Deadlift).  Josh Raga competed in the 220 weight and finished 2nd with a 1275 total (510 Squat, 315 Bench, 450 Deadlift).  Justin Hurst competed in the 123 Weight class and finished 3rd with a 670 total (275 squat, 135 Bench, 260 Deadlift).  Finally, Eric Smith competed in the 165 weight class and while he did not medal, I am proud of him as he has new personal records in lifts with 805 total (275 squat, 220 Bench and 310 Deadlift).

We are unbelievably proud of the lifters who showed that we are here to compete.  The Cougars will be going to Eastern Hills to compete next week on Wednesday, February 7th.

The powerlifting season sadly came to an end this past Saturday. 

Abby Moilan took 4^th place at the Regional meet (second year in a row to get a medal) at the regional meet. She had a good squat of 285, benched 165 and a deadlift of 315.  Abby had a fantastic year along with all the girls and was a few lifts away from making it to the state competition.  Our goal next year is that every first lift is a STATE lift.  

The girls had a great year going to four meets and the regional meet.  Eva Almanderez, Alyana Cortez, Brianna Moreno, and Abby Moilan are all returning next year and looking to dominate the top spots in their weight classes.   

On the boys'side, Alexis Yakobo (114), O'Rylyn Crockett (132) and RJ Moilan (308) were all first alternates for regionals this year (meaning they are number 13).  Everyone that participated in boys powerlifting was a first year lifter and only looking forward to getting stronger and better next year.   

While the Texas High School season is over, lifting never ends.  The weight room is open every day and any student (and staff) can participate.  A few of the kids are interested in USPLA, which is the national level lifting and they are ranked by age group and weight class.  If you know any students interested in lifting or if YOU may be interested, come lift after school.  If you are interested in being an adult lifter (or have students who want to lift) come find me in room 101 or after school.  

 

Last night, your Cougar boys went to Keller ISD-Fossil Ridge High School for the last qualifier of the year.  It was a highly competitive meet with 7 teams present and over 80 young men competing.  All of the guys that went were freshmen and all medaled (top 5). 

 

Alexis Yakobo competed in the 114 weight class and took 1^st place with a total of 520 lbs (he only weights 101), O'Rylyn Crockett took 2^nd place in the 132 Weight Class with a 710 total, Josh Raja competed in the 181 weight class which had 13 boys in it and took 4^th place with a 990 total and Patrick Brought took 5^th place in the 198 weight class with a 740 total. 

 

This has been a great year on all sides for the boys and girls.  We had 13 boys total compete in all of our meets and currently have 4 that could make regionals (we will find out on Monday.  Only the top 12 advance in each weight class.

 

This weekend, Abby Moilan will compete at the girls regional powerlifting meet in Kennedale and try to take a shot at state.

 

114 weight class Alexis 1st (#11 in region)
185 squat
95 bench
240 deadlift
520 total

132 weight  class O'Rylyn 2nd  (#14 in region)
 235 squat
175 bench
300 deadlift
total 710

181 weight class Josh 4th
400 squat
240 bench
350 deadlift
990 total

198 weight class Patrick 5th
275 squat
135 bench
330 deadlift
740 total

This past Friday, Abby Moilan went to the final qualifier of the year at Keller Central.  Abby took first in her weight class with an 825 total (Squatted 335, Benched 175, Deadlift 315).  She also set a new personal record for her bench.  Abby is currently third in the region and will compete this Saturday at Kennedale in the girls'regional meet.  

 

It has been a successful season overall for the girls.

 

Eva Almanderez competed and  finished the season 14^th overall in her weight class at the region level with a 570 total.  Eva has really grown as a lifter and her numbers continue to climb.

 

Alyana Cortez had the most improvement of all the athletes as she started the year only able to squat 95lbs and finished with a big squat of 215lbs.  Alyana will compete next year in her senior year.

 

Ava Maples started lifting, but did not compete.  Her numbers were going up, but her schedule did not allow her to attend the meets.

 

Briana Moreno is lifting, but a mild injury at the beginning of the year sidelined her and she was only able to cheer on her teammates.  However, she was at EVERY single meet this year and boosted everyone's morale.

 

If any girls are interested in lifting, please see Coach Rock.

 

Powerlifting is year round and we will have some USPLA meets this summer. (YES, THERE IS AN ADULT GROUP IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED!).

 

MEETS LEFT OF THE YEAR

 

Keller Fossil Ridge BOYS MEET 2/22/23

GIRLS REGIONALS KENNEDALE 2/25/23

BOYS REGIONALS DECAUTER 3/7/23 (currently Alexis Yakobo and Robert Moilan have a shot at Regionals)

GIRLS STATE FRISCO 3/17/23