Coastal Bend teens to represent Team USA in powerlifting competition abroad

Seven teen powerlifters from the Coastal Bend are heading to Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands, to represent Team USA at the NAPF Pan-American Championship.

Team Serpa includes young athletes from across the region, including Orange Grove, London, Odem, and Robstown.

“Our team motto is, it’s yeah we wanna get you stronger but we also wanna make you a better man or woman like that at the end of the day because that’s what you’re gonna have after even after power lifting,” said Caleb Frnka, a Team Serpa powerlifter.

Coastal Bend teens to represent Team USA in powerlifting competition abroad

The 15-year-old is an Orange Grove ISD student and has been powerlifting for more than two years. He told KRIS 6 News he is excited to represent Team USA and show he is a real contender…

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