Marble Falls powerlifters headed to regionals
The Marble Falls High School girls powerlifting team is sending all four Lady Mustangs to the Class 4A Large School Region 2 meet.
They are Moneserrat Fregoso in the 220-pound division, Cheyenne Blair in the 148-pound division, Hailey Duty in the 132-pound division, and Caydence Bielfeldt in the 123-pound division.
Head coach Karl “Beef” Bieldfeldt, who is in his first year leading the program, said all four committed to being her best, and that is why they qualified.
Blair, who is a senior ranked No. 10 in her weight class, has been a great example, he said.
“She has been a leader from the get-go,” he said. “She pulled double duty with softball.”
The work in the weight room only helps her on the diamond, and Bieldfeldt noted weightlifting helps athletes get stronger and faster for their other sports.
That’s one reason why Duty, who is ranked No. 9 in her weight class, committed to powerlifting, the coach said. Duty is a hurdler on the track team and wanted to get better at the event. At the same time, she believes being on the track team will make her a better lifter, he added.
“She came to me,” he said. “Caydence, Hailey and Cheyenne are multi-sport athletes. They’re embracing the opportunities you get as far as being able to compete in multiple sports. It helps you in multiple ways.”
The younger Bielfeldt, who is in the volleyball and track programs, is currently ranked No. 11 in her weight class.
“Obviously, I’m really proud of my daughter, especially moving from different schools and how she adjusted,” her dad and coach said. “She wasn’t sure if she was going to (participate in powerlifting).”
Fregoso is ranked No. 2 in her weight class. That means that she’s in line to advance to the state meet. She was there last year.
“She’s been there consistently and is willing to help out,” the coach said. “She came back, and she picked up right where she was. We’ll see what we can do.”
Powerlifting has a distinct difference from the other sports. Lifters cheer each other on, no matter if they’re teammates.
“Everyone is there to support them,” he said. “And once girls get involved in it, they eat it up.”
The regional meet is Friday, Feb. 28, at Dublin High School.
