USAPL Bench Press Nationals Report

Friday 3:30 PM - Arrived in Charlotte and got checked into the hotel. Planning to check weigh and get a bite to eat shortly.

Friday 6:30 PM - Just got back from eating a Philly Cheesesteak and some AWESOME cheese-fries (yes, my weigh is looking okay). Chilling in the room with Wilson.

Friday 8:00 PM - Went down to the pool for a cool dip with Wilson, Trey Collins, Joe Smith and Jay Helms.

Friday 11:00 PM - Lights out.

Saturday 8:00 AM - Up and at 'em. About to shower and head to the venue. All womens and men 148-165 this morning. McDonald's for breakfast.

Saturday 11:30 AM - Just got back from venue. Here are some results:
148 class
1. Joe Smith - 446
2. Steve Petrencak - 330

165 class
1. Damian Fronzaglia - 457
2. Jon Mouzon - 451
3. Donovan Thompson - 418
4. Larry Miller - 220 (raw)
Guest. Mykola Oliynyk - 396
Note: Miguel Ruelan bombed with 451, 451, 468

Saturday 5:30 PM - Back in the hotel room after the afternoon session getting ready to watch the Mississippi State Bulldogs put a whoopin' on Louisiana Tech. Pizza for dinner.
181 class
1. Michael Hara - 556.7 (3rd attempt overturned by jury after missing 1st & 2nd)
2. Mike Ciupinski - 507.1
3. Joe DeMatteo - 490.5
Bombs: Danny Thurman; Adam Mamola; Luke Hanifen

198 class
1. Dennis Ceiri - 595.2
2. Bill Hanselman - 545.6
3. Dany Rosenzweig - 446.4
Bombs: Lance Kirchner; Joe McAuliffe; Pete Grohoski

Notes: I was very shocked at the number of missed lifts in the afternoon session today.

Sunday 8:30 AM - Well, Miss. State LOST to La Tech last night, 22-14, so watching the game was not all that fun. Today should be though! I am about to head over to the venue to watch the 220's and 242's this morning. There should be some great battles in both those divisions! I already checked my equipment last night, so all I have to do is weigh-in between 12:00-1:30. I haven't checked my weigh but I should be okay. Lifting starts at 2:00...