The Taft Greyhounds turned in a strong showing highlighted by a state championship performance at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division 3 state meet today in Abilene.
Leading the way for Taft was Sergio Leal, who captured the state title in the 132-pound weight class with a winning total of 1,420 pounds. Leal recorded lifts of 520 pounds in the squat, 425 pounds in the bench press and 475 pounds in the deadlift to secure the gold medal finish.
Taft’s Emmanuel Nino placed eighth in the 123-pound division with a 1,015-pound total. Nino posted lifts of 360 pounds in the squat, 295 pounds in the bench press and 360 pounds in the deadlift…