The Port Charlotte and Lemon Bay boys weightlifting teams each secured regional championships at Lemon Bay High School. Port Charlotte dominated the traditional lift category, amassing 64 points, while second-place LaBelle finished with only 32 points. Four Pirate lifters claimed individual titles, with standout performances from Collin Burger and Joel White, both winning two championships each. Lemon Bay's victory in the Olympic category was hard-fought, winning by just one point over LaBelle. The champions will now advance to the state championships scheduled for May 6-8 in Lakeland.

By the Numbers
  • Port Charlotte scored 64 points to win the traditional lift category.
  • Lemon Bay won the Olympic category with 46 points, edging LaBelle by 1 point.
State of Play
  • Port Charlotte had four individual champions: Collin Burger (119 lbs), Joel White (154 lbs), Maddox Wittebort (183 lbs), and Carlos Serrano (199 lbs).
  • Lemon Bay's individual titles were secured by Jaden Hua (139 lbs) and Bo Foster (unlimited lbs).
What's Next

The state championships are set for May 6-8, where both teams will compete to showcase their talent on a larger stage.

Bottom Line

Both Port Charlotte and Lemon Bay excelled at the regional level, with each team demonstrating strong performances that position them as contenders heading into the state championships.