Ricks snatches state title

Hornet lifters come up big at state championship last week

Yulee High School’s Turtle Ricks competes in the FHSAA Weightlifing State Championships last week. Ricks placed first in Olympic Weightlifting and third in Traditional Weightlifting. Photos by Hitsquad Media
Yulee High School’s Turtle Ricks competes in the FHSAA Weightlifing State Championships last week. Ricks placed first in Olympic Weightlifting and third in Traditional Weightlifting. Photos by Hitsquad Media

Yulee High School’s weightlifting squad left Polk County with a state title and multiple strong performances at the state championship last week. 

Senior Turtle Ricks won the unlimited weight clas…