TOWAOC, Colo. – Regional powerlifters showcased their strength at the Four Corners Weight Lifting Challenge, facing off in the bench press and deadlift competitions.
The event featured standout performances across men’s, women’s and young men’s divisions, crowning several “King” and “Queen” of the bench and deadlift titles.
Orin Whaley dominated the men’s light heavyweight divisions in the event at Ute Mountain Casino, claiming the top spot in both events with a 435-pound bench press and a massive 651-pound deadlift.
Men’s Division
Lightweight: John Hosteen, 225 pounds
Middleweight: Donovan Loneman, 275 pounds
Light Heavyweight: 1. Orin Whaley, 435 pounds; 2. Chris Lopez, 425 pounds; 3. Ralphlee Begay, 405 pounds
Heavyweight: Ahkeah Ticeahkie, 335 pounds
Women’s Division
Lightweight: Karianna Clark, 105 pounds
Middleweight: Tayla Shondee, 155 pounds
Light Heavyweight: Shoshonia Anthony, 155 pounds
Heavyweight: 1. Kylie John, 195 pounds; 2. Toni Hogue, 175 pounds; 3. Tomafa Ticeahkie, 115 pounds
Young Men’s Division
Lightweight: Kaleb Shondee, 245 pounds
Middleweight: Aden Harvey, 265 pounds
Heavyweight: Natoabah Begay, 185 pounds
Men’s Division
Middleweight: Donovan Loneman, 451 pounds
Light Heavyweight: 1. Orin Whaley, 651 pounds; 2. Ralphlee Begay, 631 pounds; 3. Chris Lopez, 601 pounds
Heavyweight: Ahkeah Ticeahkie, 221 pounds
Masters: 1. Steve Islas, 505 pounds; 2. Nick Rodriguez, 435 pounds; 3. Darren Shondee, 275 pounds
Women’s Division
Lightweight: Karianna Clark, 175 pounds
Middleweight: Tayla Shondee, 291 pounds
Light Heavyweight: Shoshonia Anthony, 221 pounds
Heavyweight: 1. Toni Hogue, 381 pounds; 2. Kylie John, 351 pounds
Young Men’s Division
Lightweight: Kaleb Shondee, 455 pounds
Middleweight: Aden Harvey, 475 pounds
Heavyweight: Natoabah Begay, 405 pounds