Three Shorthorn lifters earn medals at regional

By News Staff on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Calvin Thompson qualifies for state

  • Shown with their medals at the regional powerlifting meet are (from left) Marshall Wellborn, Ricky Walton, and Calvin Thompson.
    Shown with their medals at the regional powerlifting meet are (from left) Marshall Wellborn, Ricky Walton, and Calvin Thompson.

    Three Shorthorns totaled 10 points for placing in the top five in their respective weight classes at the Region IV Division 4 meet of the Texas High School Powerlifting Association.

    The event was held at Colmesneil High School on Saturday, March 9.

    Junior Calvin Thompson led Schulenburg High School with a second-place finish in the superheavyweight class. His total of 1,315 pounds (550 squat, 315 be…