Recently, we had the chance to interview the Lady Chiefs Weightlifting Team. We discussed how they felt about weightlifting and their personal experience on the team. The team is filled with young women who are dedicated to the team and have passion to push themselves to the limits. At their most recent meet, Atlantic Community High School, the majority of the girls placed first place, which is amazing! We interviewed two members, Yonalis Molina and Morgan Probst, for a closer look at their experience and what they like the most about the team.
Yonalis Molina is a sophomore here at Santaluces Community High School, this is her first year on the weightlifting team. During one of Molina’s first matches she hit 100 as her clean and jerk lift while it was only her first year on the weightlifting team.
Morgan Probst is a senior here at Santaluces Community high school, this is her second year on the weightlifting team. Probst hit 130 during her clean and jerk lift during her last match, but she had made a new personal record of 120 on the bench.
Q&A questions
What is your greatest achievement?
Morgan said her greatest achievement was making regionals last school year.
What is your favorite memory on the team?
Morgan said her favorite memory on the team was making regionals, especially after she had joined the team halfway through the season. “I worked so hard to get there and it was the biggest accomplishment I did and my memory,” she says.
What were your new personal records that were made at the most recent weightlifting meet?
Morgan Probst said hitting 120 during a bench.
How does it feel to be only your first year on the weightlifting team?
Yonalis Molina said “It feels good because I’m lifting good for my grade, but I think I should’ve started weightlifting last school year so I could’ve been stronger.”
Do you plan on continuing weightlifting for the rest of the school year?
Yonalis Molina said “Yes, I do, because it can help me with my other sports and get stronger. It’s a very unique sport.”
What personal record are you most proud of achieving?
Yonalis Molina said “My 100 clean and jerk at the most recent weightlifting meet.”
