Elgin powerlifters top meet

Wildcats pushed up the plates to take home first place in the Giddings boys powerlifting meet Jan. 4.

Senior lifter Alejandro Arroyo-Palma was named Outstanding Lifter in the 165-pound class, squatting 615 lbs., benching a team-high 405 and deadlifting an impressive 500 rack.

Miguel Nunez finished first in the 181-pound weight class with 1,585 lbs. lifted. He topped Elgin’s squatters with 625, benched 375 and deadlifted 585 lbs. Jake Johnson immediately followed in the division, taking second with a total 1,185 lbs., squatting 405, benching 295 and deadlifting 485 lbs.