WHS Lady Gator Weightlifting

Today’s workout was all about showing our Wewa pride! From Gator gear to Gator spirit, our weight room was full of energy, hard work, and smiles.

Technique was the focus, and these girls showed that getting better isn’t always about lifting the heaviest weight…it’s about putting in the work, paying attention to the details, and getting a little better every single day.

I love watching this team represent our school with pride while continuing to grow stronger together. The future is bright for Lady Gator Weightlifting! 🐊🏋️‍♀️❤️🖤

🏐💪 Congratulations to Our Lady Gator Weightlifters! 💪🏐

Hard work pays off, and we’re so proud of our Lady Gator weightlifters who earned a spot on this year’s Wewahitchka Volleyball teams!

Your dedication in the weight room has helped build the strength, power, confidence, and mental toughness that carries over onto the volleyball court. We can’t wait to watch you represent Wewa this season!

🏐 Middle School A Team
• Kya Bidwell
• Abby Young
- Baylor Nunnery

🏐 Middle School B Team
• Sadie Ake
• Bailey Vickers

🏐 Junior Varsity
• Aliah Ferry

🏐 Varsity
• Payton Combs

Congratulations to each of you! Keep working, keep believing, and continue representing Lady Gator Weightlifting with pride. We’ll be cheering you on all season long!

❤️🖤🏐

🌟Lady Gators Lifter Spotlight 🌟

🐊Name: Madi

❤️Upcoming Grade in School: 9th Grade

🖤How many years have you been weightlifting? 3 years

🤍What do you love most about weightlifting?
Pushing myself to be better every day and seeing how much I can accomplish.

🐊What has been your biggest accomplishment in weightlifting so far? Placing at state as a 13-year-old.

❤️What is one goal you have for this season?
To continue getting stronger and earn another trip to the state championship.

🖤Who has had the biggest impact on your weightlifting journey and why? Deanna, because she always cheered me on and believed in me.

🤍What advice would you give a new lifter thinking about joining the team? Don’t give up when it gets hard. The tough days are what make you stronger.

🐊Fun Fact About Me: I’m the youngest team member that medaled at State.

🌟Lady Gators Lifter Spotlight🌟

🐊Name: McKenzie

❤️Upcoming Grade in School: Senior

🖤How many years have you been weightlifting? 6 years

🤍What do you love most about weightlifting?
The community aspect.

🐊What has been your biggest accomplishment in weightlifting so far? Making multiple international teams.

❤️What is one goal you have for this season?
To break state records.

🖤Who has had the biggest impact on your weightlifting journey and why? I would say my mom has had the biggest impact on my weightlifting career. She’s my biggest cheerleader and is always there for me.

🤍What advice would you give a new lifter thinking about joining the team? Weightlifting is more of a mental sport than a physical one. If you can overcome your mind, you can do anything.

🐊Fun Fact About You: I love anything antique.

🌟LADY GATOR LIFTER SPOTLIGHT🌟

🐊Name: Caleighann

❤️Upcoming Grade in School: 7th Grade

🖤How Many Years Have You Been Weightlifting?Just this summer!

🤍What Do You Love Most About Weightlifting? It helps keep my mind off things.

🐊What Has Been Your Biggest Accomplishment in Weightlifting So Far? I’m still early in my journey, so I’m excited to keep reaching new milestones!

❤️What Is One Goal You Have for This Season?
To become as strong as Deanna and the other Lady Gators.

🖤Who Has Had the Biggest Impact on Your Weightlifting Journey and Why? Madison and Deanna, because they helped me when I really thought I couldn’t do it anymore.

🤍What Advice Would You Give a New Lifter Thinking About Joining the Team? We all care about you here on this team, and you can do anything you put your mind to.

🐊Fun Fact About You:
I love sports, and I’m a total social butterfly! 🏋️‍♀️🦋❤️

One thing this team is learning is that you don’t quit when things get hard.

After taking a week and a half off, we got back to work on Monday. The excitement was high, and by Wednesday the weight room was full of smiles, laughter, and energy.

Today was different.

The soreness had set in. The excitement had worn off. Faces looked tired. Bodies felt heavy. The weights didn’t feel as light as they did a few days ago.

But here’s what mattered most…

They didn’t quit.

Champions aren’t built on the days when everything feels easy. They’re built on the days when you’re tired, sore, and every part of you wants to stop…but you show up anyway.

I’m proud of these girls. Not because every lift was perfect, but because they chose perseverance over excuses. Those are the lessons that last far beyond the weight room.

One workout at a time. One choice at a time. One day at a time.

🌟Lady Gators Lifter Spotlight🌟

🐊Meet Chloe!

❤️Upcoming Grade: 12th

🖤Years Weightlifting: 5 years

🤍What do you love most about weightlifting?
I love the vibes from the younger girls and being able to encourage my teammates.

🐊Biggest Accomplishment:
Never giving up and earning a State Championship.

❤️One Goal for This Season:
To have a healthy weightlifting team and win another State Championship.

🖤Who has had the biggest impact on your weightlifting journey and why?
Definitely my supporters—my friends, family, and coaches, including Gene Rollins, Tonya Rollins, and Bobby Johns. They have always believed in me and pushed me to be my best.

🤍What advice would you give a new lifter?
Everything comes with patience. Practice makes perfect. Commit to it, and give it your all. Stay strong!

🐊Fun Fact:
I get really competitive and loud!