Owens, Jaquez to compete at state powerlifting meet
By MIKE KONVICKA mkonvicka@journal-spectator.com

Wharton seniors Chris Owens and Erich Jaquez head to Abilene on Friday to compete in Saturday's Class 3A Texas High School Powerlifting Association's State Championships.

Competition starts at 9 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center.

Owens, won the Region IV 375- pound with a 1,505-pound total.

Jaquez won the 132-pound class at regional with a 1,385-pound total.

East Bernard's Gabe Segrest will be an alternate in the 181-pound class.

El Campo will also be represented by Mark Dominguez in the Class 4A division.

Louise will be represented by senior C.J. Clements in the Class A division, in the 148-pound weight class.

His best total effort is 1,155 pounds.