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Storm powerlifting team kicks off season with a win
In the 275-pound weight class, Gabriel Marquez from Cleveland puts chalk on his hands for the deadlift competition during the 5A boys state powerlifting competition at Rio Rancho Events Center on Saturday, April. 13, 2024
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RIO RANCHO – That grunting and yelling you heard echoing through Rio Rancho last weekend wasn’t the sound of a massive construction project. No, it was the sound of the Cleveland High School Powerlifting team moving a ton of weight around as they marched to victory in their first meet of the season.
The Storm took on district rivals, the Volcano Vista Hawks, in the opening match of the powerlifting season and came out on top. The boys beat the Hawks 68-51, and the girls demolished the compeitition with a final score of 55-24.
That domination is to be expected though. The Cleveland Storm boys are the defending 5A State Champions and the girls finished in 2nd place last season. CHS has a tradition of dominating the sport of powerlifting.
On Jan. 17, the Storm opened their season at home with a win thanks to six different 1st-place finishes. Mario Munoz (114-pounds), Cameron Camacho (165), William Hoover (181), Dylan Waymire (198), Andrew Castillo (220) and Jon Baca (242) all won their weight classes.
Five Storm girls took 1st-place in their weight classes as well, helping them more than double their opponents point total. Kylie Danius (114), Affinity Archuleta (132), Jessica Romero (181), Millicent Lyman (198) and Ariel Dominguez all took the top spot in their classes.
Next up, the powerlifting squad heads to Grants for a meet on Feb. 22 followed by a home meet against the Eldorado Eagles on Mar. 8.
The RRHS Rams kick off their season this coming weekend when they take on the Jaguars of Atrisco Heritage. The Rams girls will be looking to defend their 2024 Powerlifting State title.
{span style=”text-decoration: underline;”}Jan. 17 — Powerlifting Results{/span}
{span style=”text-decoration: underline;”}BOYS{/span}
Cleveland 68, Volcano Vista 51
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114- Mario Munoz – 1st
123- Raphael Campbell — 2nd
148- Malachi Mitchell – 2nd
165- Cameron Camacho – 1st
165- Mark Aragon – 3rd
181- William Hoover – 1st
181- Salomon Madrid – 2nd
198- Dylan Waymire – 1st
198- Enrique Rodriguez – 3rd
220- Andrew Castillo- 1st
242- Jon Baca – 1st
308- Dylan Casias – 2nd
{span style=”text-decoration: underline;”}GIRLS{/span}
Cleveland 55, Volcano Vista 24
105- Jade Chavez – 2nd
114- Kylie Danius – 1st
114- Ambree Mason – 2nd
132- Affinity Archuleta – 1st
148- Sierra Reza – 2nd
165- Danielle Ortiz – 2nd
181- Jessica Romero – 1st
198- Millicent Lyman – 1st
SHW- Ariel Dominguez – 1st
