The 2017 powerlifting season officially lifted off last week as the Hays Rebels and Lehman Lobos powerlifting teams participated in the Navarro Invitational at Geronimo-Navarro High. The Lehman girls team highlighted the weekend with a second place overall performance, finishing one point behind first place Seguin. Leading the way was Alexis Ysla, Mia Dolan, Evelyn Ramirez and Rubylee Perez, who claimed first place honors in their weight classes. The Lehman boys team finished in third place and were helped by Joseph Lopez and Abel Longoria, who claimed first place in their respective weight classes. Meanwhile, the Hays girls powerlifting team was anchored by Memory Seale, who claimed first place in her class. Cassidy McMahon finished third in her class. Both Hays and Lehman will compete at the Rebel Powerlifting meet Saturday at Joe Graham Gym.
