Cortez wins region

Posted on 03. Mar, 2012 by Richard Greene in Decatur Eagles

Decatur senior Raymond Cortez set the Region VI Division II record Saturday in the super heavyweight class with his 620-pound deadlift.
“I didn’t know if I could do it,” Cortez said. “When I lifted it up, it was like a big weight off my shoulders.
“It’s awesome to have a regional record.”
Cortez also won the class and earned a second trip to state with his total of 1,620 pounds. He squatted 620 pounds and benched 380.
“It’ll be a close meet at state,” Cortez said. “I’ve got two weeks to work out harder and get ready. I’ll be ready.”