Ayers ends at fourth in state; strongest pound-for-pound in LHS history

  • Alyssa Ayers deadlifted 310 pounds and had an 825-pound total for fourth place at state in Corpus Christi. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
    Alyssa Ayers deadlifted 310 pounds and had an 825-pound total for fourth place at state in Corpus Christi. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Lila Walling set a school record for her weight class in squat and also had her personal-best bench press. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
    Lila Walling set a school record for her weight class in squat and also had her personal-best bench press. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
Alyssa Ayers had hoped to place higher than her fourth-place finish, but the four-time state qualifier still ends her career as the strongest pound-for-pound lifter in Lady Badger history based on the Malone Formula. Ayers had the best bench press in the 123 weight class but was playing catch-up on Friday after a tough go in squat. The top five lifters in each class medaled. Lauren Hollaceā€¦

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