WACO – The Temple Wildcat powerlifting team traveled to University High School this past Saturday to test their mettle against some of the region’s toughest competition at the Andrew Billings Invitational. In a field defined by narrow margins and massive lifts, the Wildcats secured a 6th place overall finish with a team score of 14 points.
While the Lake Belton Broncos narrowly claimed the top spot with 45 points—just edging out Copperas Cove’s 44—Temple walked away with several individual highlights and a championship performance in the heavy divisions.
Fillmore Grabs Gold
The standout performance of the day belonged to Bradley Fillmore, who dominated the 308-pound weight class. Fillmore took 1st place with a massive triple-threat display, recording a 520 lb. squat, a 345 lb. bench press, and a 500 lb. deadlift for a staggering 1,365 lb. total.
Podium Finishers and Top Performers
Temple’s depth was on display in the middleweight and heavyweight divisions, where several Wildcats earned crucial points:
Javier Agard (242 lb. Class): Secured 3rd place with a balanced and powerful performance. Agard matched his 480 lb. squat with a 480 lb. deadlift, adding a 285 lb. bench for a total of 1,245 lbs.
Blake Anderson (165 lb. Class): Also earned a 3rd place finish, surpassing the 1,000-pound milestone. Anderson notched a 385 lb. squat, 235 lb. bench, and a 405 lb. deadlift to finish with a 1,025 lb. total.
Eric Shelly (198 lb. Class): Cracked the top five in a crowded field, taking 5th place with a total lift of 1,090 lbs.
Deep Competition in the 198 and 275 Divisions
The 198-pound class was the most competitive of the day for the Wildcats. Behind Shelly, Teiaurione Thomas took 10th (1,005 lbs.), Jordan Lawson finished 12th (960 lbs.), and Kyler Skrabanek placed 13th (925 lbs.).
In the 275-pound division, Jayson Cintron led the Temple duo with a 12th-place finish (875 lbs.), followed closely by Elijah Cantu in 14th (850 lbs.).
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Looking Ahead: Hosting at the Mayborn
The Wildcats won't have to travel far for their next test of strength. Temple is set to host the Temple Wildcat Invitational on Wednesday, February 11.
Moving the platform to the Frank Mayborn Convention Center, the event is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team as they look to build on this weekend's momentum on their home turf.
