The Iola High powerlifting team competed in the Class 3A state championship over the weekend.
The boys finished in eighth place out of 19 teams while the girls secured a sixth place finish out of the 19 teams competing. Eight Mustangs competed including five boys and three girls.
“I’m extremely happy with the progress that the kids that participated at the state meet made,” said Iola head coach Mike Wilhelm. “The group was very dedicated, not only with the effort they put in the weight room but also the level of commitment and attitude they put into the program.”
Individually, Kinzey Wilhelm won first place overall as well as first place in the squat, bench and clean competitions. Wilhelm also set new state records in all three events.
Mustang Kolton Greathouse also took home first place overall and first place in the squat, setting a new state record. Charles Rogers earned second place overall and Peyton Weast grabbed third place overall.
“It’s very thrilling. I have had state champs in the past but never broken this many state records before. Usually you’re lucky if you break one record at the state meet,” said Wilhelm. “Kolton broke one in the squat, and Kinzey broke the squat, bench and clean. Overall, that was crazy exciting.”
“Kinzey and Kolton have both been very successful this year, and have hopefully set the bar with their level of commitment for next year,” Wilhelm continued.
This was the first year Iola hosted a home powerlifting meet.
