At the first powerlifting meet on Jan. 22 hosted by Legacy, senior David Dalton and junior Alec Cano, both won first place in their own weight classes. Dalton finished first in the 308 weight class, and Cano finished first in the 242 weight class in district. These two athletes were set up for success, giving them an opportunity to advance to regionals and state.

“I feel very accomplished but I know I’m not done yet,” Dalton said. “I just gotta go to the next meet and do even better”

According to the athletes, Dalton proved to be a hard-working athlete along with staying focused on his main goal of lifting even throughout the football season. Although this was Dalton’s second powerlifting season it didn’t hold him back from success.

“I am very happy I already set myself up very well for regionals,” Dalton said. “It made me feel confident when I checked the rankings, and I was first in district and sixth in the region after just the first meet.”

Along with Dalton, Cano finished first in his class, the 242 pound. Although finishing first, Cano is on the lighter side of his class weighing in the low 230’s. According to the athletes, this creates a more impressive accomplishment for competing in such a competitive weight class.

“I still have to keep fighting and trying harder for our final meet,” Cano said. “There is room for improvement, and I think I got a pretty good shot at regionals.”