Two Athletes Place and Break Records at State Powerlifting Meet

“I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.” –Philippians 4:13

Freshmen Elyse Prouty and Anesha Bright placed first and second respectively in their weight classes at the state powerlifting meet on Saturday, March 16, and both broke state records in the process.

“Anesha and Elyse showed the effort and persistence that they have shown all season long, and it paid off when it mattered,” Coach Ludwig, who is in his first season coaching powerlifting at Sioux Falls Lutheran School, said. “They showcased the strength of our school and proved witness to the gifts they are blessed with by the Lord!”

Elyse Prouty – 1st Place State Meet Stats:
Squat: 205 lbs
Bench: 105 lbs
Deadlift: 285 lbs (broke state record by 20 lbs.)
Total: 595 lbs

Anesha Bright – 2nd Place State Meet Stats:
Squat: 190 lbs (broke state record by 20 lbs.)
Bench: 80 lbs
Deadlift: 195 lbs
Total: 465 lbs

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is currently constructing a new Fitness Center on campus, which will be complete later this spring. You can support athletes like Elyse and Anesha by participating in the Fit 4 Him Fitness Center Challenge—an opportunity for individuals, couples, families, and church groups to finish the athletic training space within the new facility and to provide state-of-the-art lifting and athletic training equipment for the Fitness Center.

About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a family community committed to developing capable Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, our vision is to partner with families in preparing children, as led by the Holy Spirit, for faithful and bold use of their God-given gifts to navigate and serve a complex world with the love of Christ.