FREMONT, Neb. - The William Jewell powerlifting team participated in the program's first ever competition on Saturday at the USA Powerlifting Nebraska State Championship. The Cardinals had three athletes finish in the top four in their respective weight class, including one first place mark by senior Aubrey Wiggans. 

Individual Performances (weight in pounds)

• Calvin Heit, 83kg (182) weight class
  • Bench: 120kg (264)*
• Hunter Griffin, 105kg (231) weight class
  • Squat: 227.5kg (500.5)*
  • Bench: 127.5kg (280.5)*
  • Deadlift: 220kg (484)
  • Total: 575kg (1,265) - Second Place
• Jacob Stubler, 74kg (163) weight class
  • Squat: 165kg (363)
  • Bench: 102.5kg (225.5)*
  • Deadlift: 177.5kg (390.5)*
  • Total: 445kg (979) - Fourth Place
• Aubrey Wiggans
  • Squat: 182.5kg (401.5)
  • Bench: 122.5kg (269.5)*
  • Deadlift: 227.5kg (500.5)*
  • Total: 532.5kg (1,171.5) - First Place

* Personal best

The Cardinals anticipate a full schedule in their second season of action in 2021-2022 and have currently signed five athletes for next fall.