Contest Review:
2009 Florida States & Southeast Regionals
West Shore Jr./Sr. High School * Melbourne, FL
Praise God!
Awesome lifting throughout the weekend made the 2009 Florida State / Southeast Regional Powerlifting Championships an overwhelming success! But first, please say a prayer for our brave men and women serving in harm’s way defending our freedom as American citizens. And, I am pleased to announce that sufficient monies were raised to sponsor our third meet in Iraq scheduled to take place on August 16th at the Qaayarah Airfield!
Teenagers Amanda Graham and Samantha Shores led the women’s charge. Both girls won Best Lifters honors, with Amanda taking the IRONMAN division and Samantha winning the RAW division. Wildcat teammate Kathleen Audet also had an impressive day, with personal bests across the board in the 114s.
On the men’s side, Florida RAW Dog sensation Beau Moore lifted up the Lord while nailing a 730 pound squat, 575 pound bench, and 775 pound deadlift! Beau’s 2080 total moved him into the top three in the PL Watch rankings; Beau will be guest lifting at the 2009 R.A.W. United Armed Forces Championships (September 11-13) in an effort to break 2100 before the 2010 RAW Unity Meet. Master lifters Bob Gaynor (60-64) and Bob Benedix (45-49), put on quite a show in the 198s. Both lifters were representing Worlds Gym in Port Saint Lucie, Florida; Bob Sr. edged out Bob Jr. for RAW Best Lifter honors on Saturday by a score of 7.56 to 7.53. Orlando Barbell lifter Tyler Hardy won RAW Best Lifter honors on Sunday with lifts of 360, 335, 405 in the 148s. University of Florida student Corey Clark took home the IRONMAN Best Award (1360 total in the 198s), and Shawn O’Grady of Satellite Beach, Florida registered the top lifts in the Push/Pull division (148 lb. class; 315, 425).
Thanks to JD Gaynor, Fred Goldberg, Pat O’Grady, Dan Carpenter, Caryn Tshontikidis, Bob Gaynor, Jack Stevens, and Bob Lacey for officiating; Anthony DiBiase, Yanni Tshontikidis, and Wolfgang Kermer for spotting and loading; Larry Bucchioni for expediting; Shawn O’Grady for the use of his Okie deadlift bar (it left a lasting impression on Beau’s callous!); Denise Graham and Sam Gough for announcing and running the score table; Georg Baker for photography; Terra Hudnall, Evan Hudnall, and Sava Tshontikidis for running the Dollar Store; Beau Moore, Bill Beekely, and Tim Burns for helping me move equipment Friday evening (a story in itself!); Todd Curry for running the House of Pain booth; and to everyone that helped break down the gym after the meet was over!
More thanks to Sir Charles Venturella for the awesome eagle sculptures; Brigid and the folks at Sandpiper Sportswear for the incredible contest shirts (the design was so awesome that it has become the federation’s new logo); Mike Roebuck of Good Impressions printing for the certificates; and the folks at Bodybuilding.com for the knee sleeves and shirt!
Even more thanks to Dr. Jeff Sevor and everyone that competed; as a result of your participation and heartfelt donations, the federation will be able to sponsor our August 16th meet in Iraq!
Most importantly, thanks to America’s warriors for their selfless service and sacrifice; may God bring each of you home safely! And eternal thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for making this all possible!
Women’s Division:
105 12-13 Moriah Douglas (I) 110 70 175 355
14-15 Amanda Graham (IBL) 145 95 215 455
114 16-17 Kathleen Audet (I) 132 77 200 409
4th 145
123 40-44 Denise Graham (I) 140 85 205 430
148 14-15 Samantha Shores (RBL) 190 92 252 534
Terra Hudnall (I) 85 65 155 305
Men’s Division:
77 12-13 Jonathan Cassario (I) 100 65 150 315
114 14-15 Jake Benedix (R) 200 145 265 610
123 12-13 Brett Benedix (R) 195 125 300 620
4th 315
148 20-24 Tyler Hardy (RBL) 360 335 405 1100
35-39 Joe Thorne (IB) 235 180 350 765
165 12-13 Evan Hudnall (IB) 150 95 155 400
14-15 Josh Douglas (I) 185 135 275 595
45-49 Don Cassario (IB) 205 180 270 655
Steve Shores (R) 177 175 275 627
181 12-13 Chance Baker (I) 170 135 265 570
14-15 Robert Dushane (I) 230 185 300 715
35-39 George Poole (IB) 375 260 435 1070
40-44 Tim O’Brien (R) 420 295 460 1175
Wolfgang Kermer (R) 350 230 450 1030
60-64 Jack Stevens (R) 370 205 480 1055
198 18-19 Colton Locklin (IB) 350 - 430 -
20-24 Corey Clark (IBL) 510 335 515 1360
25-29 Dominic Fullington 380 280 430 1090
45-49 Bob Benedix (R) 575 325 545 1445
Glenn Sihler (IB) 300 260 350 910
60-64 Bob Gaynor (BRL) 505 350 640 1495
220 14-15 Lance Melanson (I) 115 85 185 385
25-29 Kevin Phillipson (R) 400 315 535 1250
40-44 Albert Basutto (IB) 345 265 405 1015
45-49 Greg Hayes (R) 440 335 500 1275
50-54 Keith Tillman (R) 455 280 485 1220
60-64 Robert Lacey (R) 460 290 525 1275
242 20-24 Curtis Stellfox (R) 470 290 470 1230
25-29 Larry Schriber (R) 450 345 475 1270
4th 355 4th 500
45-49 Bill Beekley (IB) 485 285 560 1330
Tim Chinchor, Sr. (R) 350 370 405 1125
60-64 Larry Bucchioni (IB) 355 240 475 1070
275 20-24 Ken Morris (R) 500 365 570 1435
35-39 Tim Burns (IB) 525 365 510 1400
308 45-49 Brian Kissel (IB) 550 440 575 1565
308+ 25-29 Dan Garber (R) 550 465 585 1600
40-44 Beau Moore (R) 730 575 775 2080
Push/Pull (RAW):
88 10-11 Billy Chinchor 50 135 185
148 35-39 Shawn O’Grady (BL) 315 425 740
60-64 Al Annunziato 225 425 650
165 20-24 Tim Chinchor, Jr. 255 495 750
35-39 Tim McCoy 305 350 655
70-74 Bill Tinkler 215 300 515
181 20-24 Tel Lee 330 385 760
198 18-19 Ryan McCully 225 315 540
30-34 Ryan Kelly 370 470 840
242 45-49 Jeff Sevor 265 435 745
80-84 Gene Jones 285 350 635
275 30-34 Mike Williams 405 405 810
308 65-69 Ed Hargrove 225 225 450
308+ 40-44 Tom Paladino 225 315 540
Bench Only (RAW):
198 65-69 Paul Colletti 245
242 65-69 Francis McBride 265
275 45-49 Mike Wright 420
308+ 30-34 Scott Latour 405