Rebels Rule Region Strength Meet

Twenty (20) Byrnes High Rebels qualified for the South Carolina High School Strength Meet to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina.

The Region V strength meet was held at J.F.Byrnes High School last Saturday and attracted 225 competitors from across the upstate.

Athletes competed in the Bench Press, Squat, Standing Long jump, and 49 Yd. Dash.

The top three placers in each of 11 weight classes and the JV Champion (15 years and younger) advanced to the State Strength Meet, to compete with 360 athletes in their respective weight class for the honor of being a South Carolina Strength Champion!

First Place Winners

Varity Division
160 lbs. Tony Hillman
220 lbs. C.J. Pulley
260 lbs. Roland Johnson
Unlimited: Donte Allen

Junior Varsity Division
140 lbs. Evan Suddeth
170 lbs. Austin Pearson
180 lbs. Cody Lyles
190 lbs. Melvin Armstrong
205 lbs. Shakeem Wharton
220 lbs. Jamal Johnson
235 lbs. Carson Bright

Second Place Finishers

Varsity Division
140 lbs. Chris Irby
150 lbs. Andrew Gadson
160 lbs. Mike Eadie
180 lbs. Davone Terry
205 lbs. Marcus Lattimore
220 lbs. Jake Bridwell

Junior Varsity Division
140 lbs. Tim Devos
150 lbs. Shane Samuels
170 lbs. Stephon Lott
190 lbs. Nathan Taylor
220 lbs. Doc Dillard
235 lbs. Von Owens
Unlimited: Tevin Thomas

Third Place Finishers

Varsity Division
140 lbs. Damian Henderson
205 lbs. Clay Allen

Junior Varsity Division
140 lbs. Tim Gibson
150 lbs. Tyson Holcombe
180 lbs. Corbin Nesbitt
190 lbs. Dallen Jones
205 lbs. Matt Shelton
220 lbs. Trevez Young
260 lbs. Aaron Williams