ECHS Powerlifters Qualify for State
Dylan Kramer and Lesley Valastro both qualified for the state powerlifting meet to be held this weekend and next weekend. Lesley qualified for the second consecutive year and Dylan qualified for the third consecutive year. Both of these student-athletes have represented East Chambers with class at every level of competition.

Other competitors in the regional meet are as follows:  Girls - Otilia Velasquez – 6th; Desire Boyd – 6th; Katie Bennett – 8th; Karrie Bennett; Caroline Reddell; Jocelyn Stelly – 6th; and Asia Coleman. Boys - Gustavo Martinez; Germen Netro – 4th; Jose Anaya – 5th; Eric Hart; Titus King; Pat Colleps; Jarod Rabalias – 5th; and Kyle McCrary – 5th.

Coach Cauthern commented, "East Chambers was well represented on both the boys and girls side at regionals. We are very proud of these young men and women and look forward to a very successful future in powerlifting"
 
 
ECHS Powerlifting Team Members Qualify for Regionals

The ECHS Powerlifting team has been competing in various meets throughout the season and garnering many awards from both the boys and girls. Recently the regional qualifiers list was published, and the following athletes have qualified for regional competition to be held during spring break.

Qualifying for the boys are: Gustavo Martinez, German Netro, Jose Anaya, Titus King, Eric Hart, Jarod Rabalais, Pat Colleps, Dylan Kramer, and Kyle McCrary.

Qualifying for the girls are: Otilia Velasquez, Katie Bennett, Desire Boyd, Asia Coleman, Caroline Reddell, Karrie Bennett, Lesley Valastro, and Jocelyn Stelly.

View slideshow from the Kountze meet.
ECHS Powerlifting Teams Successful in Splendora

The boys and girls powerlifting teams competed in Splendora last weekend. The boys team finished 2nd place overall, and the girls finished 3rd place overall. Individually the boys results were as follows:  114 lb class – Gustavo Martinez placed 1st; 165 lb class – Jose Anaya placed 3rd; 181 lb class – Eric Hart placed 2nd; 220 lb class – Jarod Rabalais placed 1st; 242 lb class – Dylan Kramer placed 5th. Other lifters included Diego Martinez, Blaine Acevedo, Taylor Reddell, Kyle McCrary, Pat Colleps, Carlos Lara, Jarred Lezak, and Franky Rodriguez.

The girls results in their respective weight classes were as follows:  Asia Coleman placed 1st; Caroline Reddell – 3rd; Desire Boyd – 4th; Jerri Chapman – 1st; Karrie Bennett – 2nd; and Jocelyn Stelly – 4th.

Other lifters included Ariana Ashworth, Katie Bennett, Gloria Ramirez, Emma Austin and Sarah Minehart.  Also, Asia Coleman was selected “Outstanding Lifter” on the light platform.

The teams are coached by Rusty Cauthern and Regina Wagner.