Rhinelander powerlifters compete

The Rhinelander girls took first place at a powerlifting competition over the weekend in Marinette. Team members, from left, Lillian Badgley, Kail Skubal, Claire Wilberding, Lexi Bishop, Emma Deede, Nicole Long, Kayla Skubal, Shyanne Hueckstaedt. Not pictured, but part of the team, Emma Chiamulera and June Chiamulera.

Posted Monday, January 8, 2024 12:01 pm

For the Star Journal

The Rhinelander Powerlifting team last weekend traveled to Marinette to compete in the Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association regional meet. Twenty-eight student lifters competed.

The girls team took first place with 74 points, besting the second place team by 50 points.

The boys placed second with 95 points, 10 points out of first place. Several athletes finished in the top three of their weight classes. Students Adam Myers, Nicole Long and Lexi Bishop all qualified for the state meet in March.

The team is coached by Drake Biolo.