Q/A with state powerlifters Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus
Meghan Helton, Reporter
March 11, 2020
It may only be their first year powerlifting, but Rider's Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus have proven to be quick learners. Both will represent the Raiders at their respective state meets later this month. Wilson placed second in regionals and will lift again on March 21 in Waco. Asmus placed fif...
Worth The Weight
Kiersten Scott, Co-editor
March 31, 2015
Victoria Ross was afraid of the weight falling on her, she still is, and she makes sure to have a spotter for each lift even though Coach Davidson tells her she can do it on her own. She faces that fear each morning in powerlifting practice, and like others in the sport conquers it little by little. “The...
Athletes go extra mile to make it into set class
Lee Williamson
March 2, 2012
Rider power lifting has been moving weight in more ways than one recently. "We use trash bags a lot," senior Amber Carlson said. "It can get pretty messy but it works... usually." Yes, the lifters have been working to change weight classes. "I once ran while wearing sweats and a trash...
LIfters earn 4 top medals at Graham meet, second competition of the year
Lee Williamson
March 2, 2012
Raider power lifters were met with success last weekend at their meet in Graham. Four individual lifters scored gold medals despite the new difficulties of the present season. "I was put in a higher weight class than I was last season, so I had to lift against stronger people," junior Katy Steimel...
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