Weightlifting boys prove their worth at regional championship

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The beginning of April has been big for weightlifting across Suwannee and Hamilton. The Florida Boys Weightlifting Regionals were held, and Branford, Hamilton County and Suwannee High Schools all saw athletes earn a shot at the state championship. Branford High School: In the Traditional competition, the Buccaneers saw four lifters place in the top 10. First, in the 119-pound weight class, Zander Hegenauer placed second with a lift of 365 pounds. Then, in the 139-pound weight class, Dante Rodriquez placed third with a lift of 430 pounds. The victories continued in the 154-pound weight class, where Tolby Terry placed eighth with a lift