On Feb 19, three Holbrook residents took part in the US Powerlifting Association Western Warrior Challenge in Surprise with two men taking first in their weight class and one setting a new state record for squats.
Jason Best won first in his weight class in the 125kg/275.5 pounds Mens Master Raw Division with a total of 1,245.6 total pounds. His three best lifts were, 407.9-pound squat, 336.2-pound bench press and 501.5-pound deadlift.
Brandon Queen won first place in his weight division and took the state record for squats in the 90 kg/198.5-pounds Mens Classic Submaster Raw Division with a total of 1,449.5 total pounds. His three best lifts were 529.1-pound squat, 336.2-pound bench press and 584.2-pound deadlift.
Randy Turley lifted in the 110kg/242.5-pounds Mens Raw Open Division with a 1482.6-pound total. His three best lifts were 512.6-pound squat, 352.7-pound bench press and 617.3 deadlift.
