Burnsville High School issued the following announcement on March 13.
Senior Dylan Fischer takes first place in the 109 kilo division at the 2022 State Olympic Weightlifting Tournament in Moorhead, MN. This qualifies him for the national tournament in Las Vegas in June. Dylan is co-captain of the team and has been part of the team since 7th grade.
Co-captain Senior Ellie Phorn placed 2nd in the 59 kilo division. This is her second year qualifying for state.
Junior Sidney Lamotte placed 2nd in the 81 kilo division in her first year being on the team.
The team is coached by Coach Lerf, Lucky and Grahn.
BHS weightlifting team has been around over 12 years and have won 4 state champions including many, many individual state championships. The team is co-ed and welcomes any students 7-12 grade to be part of the team. Click here for more information.
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