Eufaula Seniors dominate at Panama Power-Lifting meet

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February 26, 2026

Three Eufaula seniors dominated their weight class bringing home gold and silver medals. Jax Hickman and Luke Hodgins placed first and Simeon Hill placed second.

“I’m so proud of these young men. They put in the time in the weight room and it paid off for them. I was overwhelmed by the results. A coach couldn’t be more proud of his team than I am right now,” Eufaula head coach Larry Newton said.

Senior Medal winners at Panama Weight meet Jax Hickman First (Gold) 158 lb division Luke Hodgins First (Gold) 242 lb weight division Simeon Hill Second (silver) Heavy Weight division

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