Fairfield High School seniors Landon Salinas and Jose Gutierrez medaled at the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene on Friday, March 21.
“Anytime you can leave the State Powerlifting meet with hardware, it is a great accomplishment. These three guys made my last powerlifting meet to coach in one to remember,” Coach Kevin Childers said. “Jose finished his career with a state medal. Austin (Solis) got to experience the state meet, raised his total, which is hard to do at that meet. I expect him to go back next year and medal. For Landon to finish his career with a medal, the outstanding bench press plaque and now the Division 3 242 pound class bench press record holder at 580 pounds, what a career. I have been blessed to be able to work with great young men and women. I’m very grateful for the young people I have had the opportunity to coach.”
Salinas brought home the silver medal in the 242 division after winning it last year. He had a squat of 675 pounds, bench press of 580 pounds, and deadlift of 600 pounds for a total of 1,855 pounds.
