Windermere boys weightlifting narrowly tops Horizon for district championships

The Windermere High boys weightlifting team has won the Class 3A, District 8 championship in both the Traditional and Olympia categories March 26 at East Ridge High.

“Extremely proud of the boys," said Windermere coach Riki Smith. "Horizon, Lake Mineola and East Ridge have outstanding weightlifting programs and I knew for us to have a chance, we had to be close to perfect.  Everyone contributed, it was a total team effort for sure.”

Despite the Hawks claiming more individual first-place wins — six compared to Windermere's four — the Wolverines' depth helped them narrowly edge past their area rivals, 60-58 for the Traditional title and 64-61 for the Olympic crown. 

Lake Buena Vista High finished fourth in both categories, while Dr. Phillips High finished fifth and Olympia High sixth in the Traditional category.

Top individual performers

• Will Kolb, Horizon: Won both Traditional and Olympic titles at 139.
• Hunter Schultze, Lake Buena Vista: Won the Olympic title at 154.
• Joseph McNicholas, Windermere: Won the Traditional title at 169 and finished second in the Olympic category.
• Holden Kubitz, Horizon: Won the Olympic title at 169 and finished second in the Traditional category.
• Tyler Mette, Horizon: Won both Traditional and Olympic titles at 183.
• Kaio Oliveira, Horizon: Won the Olympic title at 199 and finished second in the Traditional category.
• Jean Pierre Villavicencio, Dr. Phillips: Won the Traditional title at 199.
• Nikolas Pommells, Windermere: Won the Traditional title at 219 and finished second in the Olympic category.
• Enzo Fernandes, Windermere: Won both Traditional and Olympic titles at 238.