Ionia, Mi—Sometimes, it takes a while for athletes to buy into a program and evolve into the identity they want to be. Sometimes, the leadership of the upperclassmen grabs the hands of the youngsters, and they run forward into the future when the vision is clear and the path is illuminated. Saturday, that vision became clear as the Ionia Powerlifting team gave notice of what was to come.  

In hosting their first home regional meet since hosting the MHSPLA 2019 State Meet, the Ionia Powerlifters put on an outstanding performance in their first competition of the year. All four teams finished top three on the day. Both Varsity teams placed Third on the day. Both JV teams took home First place hardware. 

Individual Women’s Medals were earned by the following athletes:

• 105 W JV - Peyton Batista - 1st - 465 total 

• 132 W JV -  Sophie Whorley - 1st - 445 total

• 132 W JV -  Emma Tirado - 3rd - 415 total

• 148 W JV -  Adriana Ogden - 2nd - 415 total

• 155 W JV - Emily Anderson - 1st - 325 total

• 165 W JV - Ava Bucholtz - 1st - 485 total

• 165 W JV - Ava Bowen - 2nd - 470 total

• 181 W JV - Makayla VanAllsburg - 3rd 315 total

• 220 W JV - Nate Tasma - 3rd 465 Total

• 105 W - Harleigh Kruger - 2nd 310 Total

• 148 W - Jadyn Garddner - 1st 615 total

• 148 W - Ella Udell -2nd - 555 Total

• 165 W - Nelly Shippey - 2nd - 670 Total

• SHW W - Summer Clark - 3rd 655 Total

Individual Men’s Medals were earned by the following athletes:

• 123 JV - Conner Morrison - 1st - 615 Total

• 123 JV - RIley Jerome - 3rd - 495 Total

• 132 JV - Joey Anderson - 1st - 620 Total

• 194 JV - Dillon Adams - 2nd 940 Total

• 207 JV - Deion Flint - 2nd - 885 Total

• 242 Jv - Paxton Melle - 2nd - 800 total

• 275 Jv - Noah King - 2nd - 805 Total

• 275 V - Charles Frost - 1st - 1245 Total

• 275 V - Seth Woods - 2nd - 1025 Total

• SHW V - Carlos Ogdon 2nd - 1155 Total 

With the continued commitment and GRIT that has been shown so far, the sky is the limit for these hardworking BULLDOGS. This coach could not be prouder or more grateful for such an amazing team. 

The Powerlifting Teams are grateful to the support of school administration, staff, and custodial support for helping run the meet. We extend a huge thanks to all the volunteers who came out and supported the day's events. A special thanks to Summit Personal Training for your support and for supplying the Volunteer shirts for the day. We appreciate all the vendors and fans who came out to support us. GO DAWGS!!!!