RHS BENCH-A-THON 2004
Archive picture from 2001
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Following is a reprint of an article by DAVE COX
in the Richlands News Press August 4, 2004
Thirty-two football hopefuls took part in the Richlands High School Bench-A-Thon held on Monday, July 26. Only one athlete joined the Elite 300lub this year. The Club consists of weight lifeters who bench 300-pounds or more.
Michael Lester was this year's top lifter, hoisting exactly 300 pounds. Several participants lifted 225 pounds or more in the event. Following is a complete list of athletes who took part in the Bench-A-Thon and the amount of weight lifted.
MICHAEL LESTER--300
Justin Taylor--295
Jessee Smith--295
Kris Whaley--275
Cain Ringstaff--275
Travis Payne--265
Joey Fletcher--255
Justin McCracken--255
Zach Helton--255
Jeremy Keene--250
Wes Bunn--245
Bryan Whitt--245
Bam Bam Smith--235
Zack Gilbert--235
Brett Clayburne--225
Justin Pruitt--225
Justin Looney--205
Brandon Gayhart--205
Sean Mullins--200
Cody VanDyke--195
Derek McKnight--195
Chad Admas--195
Garrett Arms--195
Rob Stanton--175
John Kinder--175
Jeremy Blankenship--175
Heath Addison--170
Ben Addison--165
Michael Hodges--145
Chris Knuckles--145
Austin Fuller--145
Drew Presnell--135
