Jack Geisler led the way among the Tigers who competed at the state power lifting competition at Glendale High School over the weekend. Geisler placed third in the heavyweight class, lifting a total of 1,270 pounds.
The state champions lifted a total of 13,500 pounds. Republic had lifted 13,300 pounds in winning regionals, when competing with a full squad. But the Tigers didn’t field a competitor in five of the weight classes at state. Jerney Jones, who had won the regional competition in his class, did not compete because of a back injury.
Here’s the full list of Republic competitors:
Girls
Aleigha Balk-Adank 4th 155 lb class, 570 lbs
Lacee Walcher 5th 125 lb class, 480 lbs
Boys
Jack Geisler 3rd Heavyweight Class 1,270 lbs
Jack Hayes 5th 225 lb class, 1,205 lbs
John Rexroat 6th 135 lb class, 765 lbs
Jacob Nanney 8th place 175 lb class, 910 lbs
Julian Richardson 10th 225 lb class, 1,065 lbs
Jordan Gold 12th Heavy Weight, 1,105 lbs
Other Competitors:
Skylar Austin 945 lbs
Cody Arnett 1,000 lbs
Adam Batz 995 lbs
Zach Dickens 680 (no lift in Squat)
Braydon Duryea 1,015 lbs
Garrett Foell 885 lbs
Joey Jamison 1,140 lbs
Tanner Mitchell 820 lbs
Adam Butcher 1,100 lbs