The FHSAA girls weightlifting regular season officially kicked off Monday, October 19, bringing that winter sports fire to Florida high schools! This isn’t just about barbells and platforms, either. This kickoff signals the start of the whole winter sports scene, with soccer, basketball, and wrestling also hitting the mats and fields. But for now, we’re all about who’s lifting big.
The Lifts Are On: Who’s Gonna Rule the Rack?
Alright, so the season’s here, and we’ve gotta talk about the powerhouses who are already making noise. We’re talking about Wellington’s Amelia Ciriaco, who’s not just a contender, she’s the *reigning* Palm Beach Post Player of the Year. Yeah, she’s the real deal, and everyone’s gonna be gunning for her title from day one. Then there’s Sienna Burroughs from Oxbridge Academy. This athlete didn’t just join a team, she helped *establish* the ThunderWolves’ program. That’s some serious leadership, right? You know she’s got that hunger to push her team even further. And if you’ve got an opinion on who’s gonna snatch the Player of the Year title, jump on it! The preseason poll is open until Friday, October 23, at noon. Get your votes in, fam!
Beyond the Platform: Gridiron Blowouts and Court Clashes!
While our weightlifting stars are just getting started, there’s been some wild action elsewhere on the Palm Beach sports scene. Remember October 8? The Benjamin football squad absolutely WENT OFF, crushing Pine Crest with a massive 52-0 shutout! Quarterback Cohen Roach (13) was making plays, Mason Bennett (0) was celebrating everything, and running back Gabe Bowens (5) was tearing it up for first downs. Talk about a statement win, huh?
A little earlier, on October 2, Cardinal Newman took down Atlantic 28-7. Kamden Giles was breaking up passes like a boss, Janarro Sumpter was bringing the power plays, and Scott Thomas was going sky-high for those catches. Plus, Jupiter got a solid 17-3 victory over Wellington on September 25, with Drew Larsen hauling in catches and Nick Bothe driving hard for the goal line.
And don’t forget the court action! On October 8, The Kings Academy Lions battled the Lake Worth Christian School Defenders in a four-set thriller, eventually taking the win: 25-7, 23-25, 26-24, 25-10. You had Jordan Quezada (13) digging like crazy, Taryn Van Der Schaaf (2) bumping it up, Yasmin Nunes (7) attacking with force, and Ashley Williams (11) and Rebecca McCoy (10) holding down the defense. Man, what a start to the season for these athletes!
With the polls open and the season just beginning, it’s time to see if Ciriaco defends her crown or if someone like Burroughs can make a huge surge. Keep your eyes peeled as these athletes bring the intensity every single day!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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