The Montverde Academy boys weightlifting team delivered a statement performance Wednesday, sweeping Windermere Prep in both Olympic and Traditional competition.
Montverde claimed the Olympic title 50-30 and secured the Traditional championship 47-34, powered by multiple weight class victories under the 5-3-1 scoring system.
Olympic Weight Class Winners (Snatch + Clean & Jerk)
Montverde captured key first-place finishes in several divisions:
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139 pounds: Ethan Seetahal won the class with a 280 total (120 snatch, 160 clean & jerk), earning five team points.
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154 pounds: Lukas Walker secured first with a 285 total (120 snatch, 165 clean & jerk).
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169 pounds: Jacob Moore claimed the title with a 305 total (125 snatch, 180 clean & jerk).
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199 pounds: Titus Declercq earned first with a 385 total (175 snatch, 210 clean & jerk).
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219 pounds: Jianlei Du dominated with a 420 total (175 snatch, 245 clean & jerk).
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238 pounds: Zexu Li added another victory with a 320 total (135 snatch, 185 clean & jerk).
Montverde also earned valuable runner-up and third-place points across the remaining weight classes, including strong performances from Jacob Martinez (119), Oliver Sari (129), Tristan Milliken (139), Elliott Gunasekera (154), Braden Ray (169), Quentin Gunasekera (183), and Grant McKee (183).
Traditional Weight Class Winners (Bench + Clean & Jerk)
The Eagles continued their dominance in the Traditional format:
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139 pounds: Ethan Seetahal won with a 305 total (145 bench, 160 clean & jerk).
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154 pounds: Lukas Walker captured first with a 305 total (140 bench, 165 clean & jerk).
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169 pounds: Jacob Moore powered to victory with a 390 total (210 bench, 180 clean & jerk).
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199 pounds: Titus Declercq secured first with a 395 total (185 bench, 210 clean & jerk).
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219 pounds: Jianlei Du led the field with a 490 total (245 bench, 245 clean & jerk).
Grant McKee added a massive 415 Traditional total at 183 pounds to earn key points, while Jacob Martinez and Oliver Sari contributed important scoring lifts in the lighter divisions.
