San Benito powerlifters flex muscle at meet

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San Benito High School powerlifters excelled at Saturday’s meet, held inside the Berta Cabaza Middle school gym. (Photo by Rodrigo Davila)


By CHRISTY CORTEZ

Special to the NEWS

The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds powerlifting team continued their dominance on the powerlifting scene Saturday at Berta Cabaza Middle School.

The Lady ‘Hounds defeated PSJA North, 51-31, for first place as a team.

Newcomer Rae Ann Villafranco shook up the scene with a first place medal finishing 15 pounds ahead of her competition in her first appearance this season and a combined total of 530 pounds. Samantha Machuca sealed first place with 45 pounds ahead of the second place finisher with a 610 pound total. Denise Barrera finished first in her division and five pounds ahead of the second place with a total of 645 pounds.

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