Polson powerlifters compete well at state tournament
Kylie Richter Lake County Leader | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 10 months AGO
This past weekend, the Polson high school Powerlifting Club traveled to Great Falls for the Montana State Powerlifting Championships. According to their coach, Don Toth, the Pirates were up against some firt-rate competition, mostly against Class AA schools from around central Montana. There were three competitiors that place at the competition. Polson senior Julia Sanderson took first place in the women’s upper division. Senior Nick Marquardt finished second in the 220 pound division, and junior Danny DiGiallonardo took top honors in the men’s 123 pound division. He also set a new Montana State Powerlifting meet record. He deadlifted 390 pounds.
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