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Dewar Dragons crowned repeat State Champs
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March 21, 2025
Dewar Dragons crowned repeat State Champs

The Dewar Dragons are backto- back State Champions in

8-man Oklahoma Powerlifting. Congratulations to the coaches and team for this accomplishment.

Here are final placements:

132 lb Division

8. Jojo Waters – 3 points — 145 lb Division

5. Ben Atoigue – 6 points

7. Terry Bush – 4 points — 168 lb Division

4. Roman Dale – 7 points — 198 lb Division

2. Naea Corbin – 10 points

4. Jaylin Lindsey – 7 points — 220 lb Division

1. Isaac Powell – 12 points

2. Damian Smith – 10 points

5. MJ Furch – 6 points — 275 lb Division

4. Kade Birdtail – 7 points

9. Zach Moore – 2 points — Morris Powerlifters Shine at State Meet The Morris High School powerlifting team showcased an impressive performance at the State Powerlifting Meet in El Reno on Saturday, finishing 5th overall just one point away from tying for 3rd and seven points shy of

2nd place.

Below are the results:

3. Tyler Dean – 1,235 lbs total

7. Jackson Casey – 1,345 lbs total

15. Andrew Bruce – 1,175 lbs total Justin Enblom was unable to compete due to injury.

On Thursday, the Morris Junior High powerlifters competed at the Oklahoma Powerlifting Coaches Association State Meet, with several strong performanc- es across multiple grade levels.

Below are the results:

7th Grade

7. Xander McFerran – 710 lbs total — 8th Grade

6. Gabe Terriquez – 575 lbs total 9. Timmy Morgan – 895 lbs total 19. Elias Smith – 775 lbs total — 9th Grade

8. Lane Boatner – 680 lbs total 11. Jaxon Selvidge – 845 lbs total 16. Hunter George – 565 lbs total — Henryetta Powerlifting Battles at State

The Henryetta High School powerlifters competed in the State Powerlifting Meet in El Reno, delivering strong performances.

Bub Miller achieved his best three-lift total of the season, narrowly missing a podium finish.

Blake Gaxiola entered the competition aiming for 1st place but faced an early setback with a missed squat attempt. He fought back throughout the day to stay in contention for 2nd place. His final attempt in the deadlift required a 590-lb pull, which he successfully lifted, but a technical error pushed him down to 4th place. Despite the setback, both lifters put forth an outstanding effort.

The Henryetta Junior High powerlifters also competed at the State Meet, with several lifters performing at their best: Mekko McNac earned 2nd place in his weight division and came close to winning the title.

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