By Tim Emmons
Queen City’s powerlifting teams traveled to Detroit on Jan. 30, and left town with first place plaques.
Celeste Fortune placed first in her respective weight class with a total lift of 975 pounds, KyLee Fincher placed first in her weight class with a total lift of 515 pounds, Jacey Griggs placed second with a total lift of 400 pounds, Maggie Clark placed first with a total lift of 605 pounds and Alyssa Clements placed first with a total lift of 575 pounds.
Both Celeste and Alyssa earned the Outstanding Lifter Award for their great performances.
Bradley Norton placed first in his weight division for the guys with a total of 750 pounds, Ryan Fincher placed first with a total lift of 875 pounds, Curtis Griggs placed first with a total lift of 1,225 pounds and Tracy Craig placed first with a total lift of 1,000 pounds.