Northview’s Elliott, Kyles Place In State Weightlifting Meet

April 21, 2013

Northview’s Arkelle Elliott and LaMikal Kyles placed in the 1A State Weightlifting Meet in Kissimmee on Saturday.

Kyles finished eighth in the state in the 183-pound class with a total of 560 pounds, an improvement over his 535 pound total at regionals. Kyles, weighing in at 172.5 pounds, had a bench press of 310 pounds and a clean jerk of 250 pounds — all personals bests.

In the 199-pound class, Elliot finished 11th in the state with a total of 575 pounds.  Weighing in at 198.9 pounds, Elliot had a best bench press of 330 pounds and a clean jerk of 245 pounds — all matching his personal best records.

Also in the 199-pound class, Justin Beauford of West Florida High School placed seventh with  a total weight of 600 pounds.

Pictured: LaMikal Kyles and Arkelle Elliot at the 1A State Weightlifting Meet in Kissimmee on Saturday. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


Comments

5 Responses to “Northview’s Elliott, Kyles Place In State Weightlifting Meet”

  1. The Madison's on April 22nd, 2013 1:49 pm

    Arkelle, you know that we are so proud of you. Please keep up the good work!!

  2. Willene & Preston Bryan on April 22nd, 2013 6:11 am

    Congratulations !! Northview

  3. melissa elliott on April 21st, 2013 3:15 pm

    GOOD JOB NEPHEW!!!! YOU ALL DID GREAT. LOOK AT IT LIKE THIS AT LEAST YOU MADE IT TO THE FINALS ALOT OF PEOPLE DON’T GET THAT FAR KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

  4. Casey on April 21st, 2013 12:55 pm

    Way to go Arkelle, Don and I are very proud of you!!!!!!!! you were awesome! I will let David know. we are so happy for you Love ya bunches keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Daysha on April 21st, 2013 10:13 am

    Way to gooo !! Good job northview …..

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