Whirlwinds compete at Region 1 powerlifting meet

  • REGIONAL HONORS Congratulations go to Floydada Collegiate Powerlifting. Azael Gomez and Luis Lopez represented Floydada last week at the regional meet in Post. Azael earned 3rd place in his weight class and set a new regional record in the deadlift for his class. Lopez also competed hard and finished 12th in his weight class. | COURTESY PHOTO
    REGIONAL HONORS Congratulations go to Floydada Collegiate Powerlifting. Azael Gomez and Luis Lopez represented Floydada last week at the regional meet in Post. Azael earned 3rd place in his weight class and set a new regional record in the deadlift for his class. Lopez also competed hard and finished 12th in his weight class. | COURTESY PHOTO

    The Floydada Whirlwinds had two lifters compete in the Texas High School Powerlifters Association (THSPA) Region 1 Division 4 Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, March 14, at Post ISD.

    Floydada competed against lifters from Amarillo Highland Park, Post, Sundown, Panhandle, Abernathy, McCamey, Ralls, Reagan County, Ropes, Crosbyton, Lockney, Kress, Iraan, Bovina, Sunray, Forsan, Plains, Tahoka, Seagraves…