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Grisham awarded “Best Lifter” at Howe Powerlifting Meet
The Howe Athletic Booster Club hosted a powerlifting meet at Howe High School on Saturday. There were 58 lifters in the boys class of which six were from Howe. Senior Will Fleming finished second in the Super Heavy Weight division with a total lift of 1,265 pounds (550 squat, 275 bench, 440 deadlift). Sophomore Mahlon Walker placed fifth in his class with 935 total pounds (355 squat, 235 bench, 345 deadlift). The remaining Howe boys lifters bombed out. Those participating were Roman Garbrandt, Zachary Reese, Charles Vera, and Michael Weimer.
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On the girls side, sophomore Jaycie Grisham took Best Lifter in Light Platform. Her squat of 345 would be the regional record if she’s able to do that at regionals. She added 185 pounds on bench and 270 pounds on deadlift.
The Howe girls took second in the meet with first place finishes from Jaylynn Huff, and Grisham. Jenna Clark took second while third place finishers were Catelyn Armstrong and Victoria Martinez. Kimberly Gonzalez and Kayley Laubhan finished fifth. Laila Terry did not lift due to injury.
The Howe Athletic Booster Club (HABC) profited approximately $3,900 after all expenses. Special
Jaycie Grisham received “Best Lifter Light Platform” at Saturday’s meet in Howe. She came into the meet ranked first in the region in her weight class.
thanks go to David and Cassandra Taylor, Rodney and Jodi Hough, Mike and Catrina Portman, Brian and Monica Little, Mary Beth Lopez, Michelle Walker, and others who helped with organizing the booster club’s responsibility for the event.
HABC would like to thank Howe Athletic Director Lance Bryan and Powerlifting Coach Billy McCormack for their hard work on making the event successful.
Lady Bulldogs begin softball season
Ryleigh Craven delivers one of the first pitches of the season for the Lady Bulldogs. Phot by Michelle Carney.
The Howe Lady Bulldogs (0-3) have had a rough go early in the season as they have dropped their first three contests. Howe was defeated by Tom Bean 14-1 on opening night. Three of Howe’s four hits were extra bases as Jocee McCullar and Jordan Brunner tripled and Kaitlyn Fuhr added a double. Emery Snapp singled. Ryleigh Craven pitched all five innings.
Decatur then defeated Howe 18-1 as Craven again went the distance in the circle as Howe was run-ruled in two innings. McCullar scored Howe’s only run as Snapp had the Lady Bulldogs’ only hit.
The Lady Bulldogs then took on Frisco Memorial and lost 10-0 in a 2.1 inning run-rule. Howe’s only hit came from Barrett. Railyn Murphy and Micaiah Franklin combined in the circle.
Photo by Michelle Carney.
