Local athletes compete in state lifting meet
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April 7, 2026
Local powerlifters who competed in the recent state meet in Kenton are from left, front row, Case Burns, Wes Burns, Lailynn Burns and Christy Headings; second row, Maddox Eagon, Brody Moodispaugh, Phoebe Allison and Clara Andrews. Not pictured, Maddox Eagon.  (Photo submitted)

Local athletes compete in state lifting meet

By Tim Miller 

Members of the Fairbanks/Jonathan Alder High School powerlifting team made a strong showing during the recent state meet that was held at Kenton High School.

The event is called the Bill McClain state meet.

Athletes competed in the bench press, deadlift and squat.

“As coaches, we are proud of the eff...

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