Northview Second In District Weight Meet; 14 Lifters Advance To Regionals

March 15, 2019

The Northview boys weightlifting team finished 2nd overall in the District 1-1A weightlifting meet on Thursday afternoon at Baker. The Chiefs fell to the host Gators, while out-scoring West Florida, Jay, Pensacola Catholic, Pensacola High School and Rocky Bayou.

Individually, two Chiefs claimed district championships in their respective weight classes.

In the 219-lb. weight class, junior Jacob Hawkins claimed first with a 295-lb. bench press and a 245-lb. clean and jerk.

In the 129-lb. weight class, junior Trent Kite claimed first with a 230-lb. bench press and a 185-lb. clean and jerk.

Also placing for the Chiefs were:

139-lb. weight class: Logan Bryan, 4th; Tyler Ray, 6th
154-lb. weight class: Jarius Moorer, 3rd
169-lb. weight class: Daniel Merit, 3rd
183-lb. weight class: Aunterio Minor, 2nd; Rayvon Bush, 6th
199-lb. weight class: William Swearengin, 4th
219-lb. weight class: Lance McLaughlin, 2nd
238-lb. weight class: Jojo Parker, 4th; Trevor Scott, 5th
HVY-lb. weight class: Matthew Caine, 4th; Cameron Findley, 6th

All individuals that placed top 6 will advance to the Region 1 weight meet held at Baker High School on Friday, March 29.

Pictured: The Northview Chiefs finished second in the district Thursday. Pictured below: Trent Kent (left) and Jacob Hawkins won individual district championships. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Northview Second In District Weight Meet; 14 Lifters Advance To Regionals”

  1. Willene & Preston Bryan on March 15th, 2019 6:01 am

    Congratulations Chiefs!!

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