Monterey High School Powerlifters Smash Heavy Weight

In the spring (March 15-16, 2025), Monterey High School "Powerlifters" smashed some heavy weight at the "World Association of Bench and Dead Lifters (WABDL) - Bovine Bench Press and Deadlift Championships". The team, under the leadership of teacher Max Feldman, walked away well-decorated. Congratulations, MHS!

MHS Weightlifting Team

Ahmon Willis (16-17 age group, 181 lb weight class)

  • 451 lb Deadlift (State Record)
  • 253 lb Bench Press (State Record)
  • 704 lb Push/Pull (State Record)

Ba Thanh "BT" Santiago (16-17 age group, 132 lb weight class)

  • 192.7lb Bench Press (State Record)
  • 408.7lb Deadlift (World Record)
  • 601.4lb Push/Pull (State Record)

Clive Potter (16-17 age group, 181 lb weight class)

  • 209 lb Bench Press
  • 446 lb Deadlift

Ella Myers (16-17 age group, 148 lb weight class)

  • 407.7 lb Push/Pull (State Record)
    • 137.7 lb Bench Press
    • 270 lb Deadlift

James Langford (14-15 age group, 165 lb weight class)

  • 198 lb Bench Press (State Record)
  • 407 lb Deadlift (State Record)
  • 605lb Push/Pull (State Record)

Jude Lasko (16-17 age group, 165 lb weight class)

  • 225 lb Bench Press
  • 340 lb Deadlift

Rosie Savukinas (14-15 age group, 148 lb weight class)

  • 336 lb Push/Pull (State Record)
    • 127 lb Bench Press
    • 209 lb Deadlift