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
Turtle Ricks celebrates with his mother, Melissa, after winning a state title at the FHSAA Weightlifting State Championships last week. Photos by Hitsquad Media
Adam Ballantine placed 10th in olympic and traditional weightlifting last week at the State Championships. Photos by Hitsquad Media
Turtle Ricks after winning a state title last week. Submitted
Yulee High School’s Noah Williams (139-pound weight class) finished sixth in traditional weightlifting at the State Championships last week. Submitted
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…