The Bark 2017/2018 2018 yearbook | Page 115

Below: Luktourius Collins 12 competing in the squat event Below: The team poses for a picture to showcase their awards. Above: Cason Chandler 10 competing in the bench press. Left: Shunmarkus Adams 9 competing in the squat event. No matter who you are powerlifting is a mental and physical challenge. You have to push yourself to do things others find unfathomable. Luktourius Collins 12 was used to being first in his weight class; that is until he went to regionals this year. Being in multiple sports he had to find time to do better. Since Jasper is a small school, most students are involved in multiple sports and clubs. Eventually, Luktourius found a way to devote time to the sport and helped make this Above: Ryan Logan 12 lifting over 550 pounds! Right: Jerkerion Simmons 12 is a two-time state champion.. season a successful one. We had many members of the team qualify to go to the state powerlifting meet. This includes Jerkerion Simmons 12 who brought home his second consecutive state title. Jerkerion placed first in his weight class. We had multiple people lifting more than they ever had before. For example, Ryan Logan 12 lifted over 1,500 pounds in his three events. This year was a season of growth and improvement for the whole team. Raising the Q &A Q: What is your Motivation when you feel like giving up? Ryan Jones 12 The team, trying to win for the team. Keithon Glen 10 I think about my family and how they would want me to achieve my goal. Bar Powerlifting 113