Culwell Joins 1,000-Pound Club

Asher Powerlifting Program Grows In Its Second Year
The Asher Powerlifting Team poses after a meet at Strother, Jan. 27. It was during that meet that senior Brogan Culwell became the first official member of the 1000-Pound Club. Photo provided.
The Asher Powerlifting Team poses after a meet at Strother, Jan. 27. It was during that meet that senior Brogan Culwell became the first official member of the 1000-Pound Club. Photo provided.

Asher Public Schools added a new sport last year, and it has doubled in size and success this year.

The Powerlifting Team has grown from three boys and two girls last year to 10 boys and six girls this year. They have also added a junior high team, which has four boys and one girl so far.

“Powerlifting formerly was only for football-playing schools,” said Head Powerlifting Coach Bobby Carnes. “When …