10th Annual Central USA Meet Results
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Nov. 6, 1999

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This year marked the 10th year for the Central USA powerlifting meet. What began in 1990 as an experiment to cater to the abundance rich lifting talent of southeastern Missouri has turned into a decade long event held near the end of every year. Once again, Steve & Dr. Mike Cissell took the show on the road to Doug Friese’ well equipped Universal Fitness in Cape Giradeau, Mo.

Over the course of the 90’s the complexion of the meet has changed quite a bit. In the earlier years we seen quite a few lifters come up from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo to give the perennial champion Universal Physique team a run. Along with them, Pat Payne’s team from Kentucky, the House of Payne, has also made fine showings in a few meets. Early on the meet was ran over the course of two days, but the last three have been ran all in one day, making it a better meet for all involved. We’ve also seen the passing of a couple lifters that were special to many. National Referee Leroy Marsh , and Cape Girardeau lifter Jay Piper were each taken much to soon. The meet has also been a family affair. It wasn’t enough to have the cackling personality of the comical Jerry Pledger, but his daughter Sabrina broke into the a few years back and has since won a National Championship and set multiple records. And now, there’s even a third Pledger: 14 year old Lindsay Pledger, who is just getting started. We’ve also been blessed to witness not one, but two brother lifting tandems. In the meet’s inaugural year, a quiet man by the name of Mike Bridges came, graced the platform with 9 perfect attempts and vanished from the powerlifting world to the civilian ranks of normalcy shortly after. His brother Bob Bridges was also on hand one year wowing us with his deadlift ability from hell. The other brotherly lifting duo I’m referring to are the more familiar Sample Brothers, Lindsay & Leonard of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Since the dawn of the ADFPA in Missouri, these guys lifted and won like nobody’s business. Nowadays father time has had his way like he does with everyone. Leonard has been sidelined for a few years due to health problems, and Lindsay is no longer a 181 lber, but a venerable 220 lb. master lifter. With a record 9 Missouri titles and 4 Central USA titles, simply put, nobody has been as good for as long as Lindsay. The only person that could’ve even been capable of matching these feats would’ve have been a rarity: a person with the same initials, from the same city, from the same parents. Had it not been for his departure from lifting, Leonard would be right there with Lindsay. As it stands we awarded Lindsay as the Missouri USAPL Lifter of the Century by virtue of his many titles and also his staying power. He has carried our state banner as our franchise lifter for as long as this author has been lifting. While other stars rise and fall, quickly burning out, suspiciously never to be heard from again, Lindsay presses on and gets better with age. In honor of the upcoming year 2000, we salute Lindsay Sample. And now, onto the competition!

In the Womens division, we had a handful of ladies lifting in various classes. Andrea Cullum set three Teenage American records in the 52 kg/16-17 class. Her lifts of 75kg in the benchpress, and 132.5kg in the deadlift along with her total of 330kg were all good for new marks. Michelle "Hamstring" Amsden, representing Ball State University, also set a few records. I bet each time this girl goes to the grocery store they probably suspect her of smuggling ham from the meat section….in her pant legs! This girl with the little frame had hamstrings that most guys were jealous of. And did she ever put them to good use. Not only did she set a new 170 lb. Teenage American record in the benchpress, but she also pulled a record of 330 lbs. at 123. The other record setter in the Womens division was Sabrina Pledger. Sabrina set a new Teenage American record in the 16-17, 90+ kg class with an amazing 440 lb. squat! Keep your eyes on her to continue making progress! In the Mens Open division, D Cohn, totaled 420 kg, and was only one contestant in the 114 lb. class. In the 132 lb. Open division, 17 year old Ross Accardi was also lifting alone. In his first meet Accardi totaled 804 lbs., which included a nice third attempt deadlift of 352 lbs. His performance for the day qualified him for the Teenage Nationals next year in Texas. The 148’s were a shootout early on, and when Chris O’toole failed to register a squat things opened up a bit. However, O’toole was entered in the Benchpress division and wound up with the best lifter award in the benchpress competition. Josh Dixon had much more than his total indicated, but his 4 for 9 day rained on his party. Rev. Brad Olson, a former National champion and chaplain for our olympic team went head to head against Pat Payne from Henderson, Ky in a battle decided by the benchpress. No strangers to each other, Olson outsquatted Payne 230 kg to 227.5 kg; and Payne outdeadlifted Olson, 227.5 to 225kg. The final margin of 37.5 kg between the two lifters was made possible by Olson’s 341 lb. 3rd attempt benchpress, giving Brad the victory. The 165’s also had only one lifter in the Open, George Krockenberger. George is a 6 time Missouri state champion and hadn’t seen action in some time as his lifts indicated. Even though he only hit a single squat and dead and a pair of benches, he still totaled 580 kg’s in his comeback. In the 181’s Greg Ludwig bowed out early when he had trouble in the squat with 501 lbs. Tim Fisk had a 6 out of 9 day which included a personal record deadlift and also a third place finish. In the early going Steve Reando was able to squat with Willie Angew, but couldn’t bench with him. Agnew’s benchpress of 363 lbs. set the tone for the end, giving him top honors in this class. The largest class of the meet was the 198 lb. Open division. Master lifter James "Cool Papa" Bell gave the open class a whirl, but the younger competition proved to be a bit much. This author filed in at 6th place while lifting with only the aid of a powerbelt, making lifts of a 479 lb. squat and 518 lb. deadlift. Up and coming Matt Bauman could’ve tied for 4th with one more squat to his credit, but had to settle for 5th place behind 3 time Missouri state champion, Roger Petzoldt. In just his second meet, Mike Metheny cracked the top three taking third place on a great 8 for 9 outing. Even while the deadlifts were going on, Metheny was getting some of the lowdown from meet director Mike Cissell concerning third attempt deadlift changes. Had he known exactly what to take he may have finished higher than runner up Kevin Hazlett, who missed his final deadlift. As it stands, the two tied, and the bodyweight decision went to Hazlett the lighter man. The runaway winner in the 198’s was Kenny Garrett. Garrett’s lifts have matured substantially over the past couple of years, and he is now quite a record setter. Although his squats and benches didn’t go as well as planned, his deadlift went very well. So well that he broke Chad Holmes record of 705 lbs. with his 711 lb. 3rd attempt. His total of 1,664 lbs. at 198 was also enough to take the best lifter award from 148 lb. Brad Olson. Moving up to the 220 lb. class, Kevin Nance made only a single attempt in each lift and pretty much got baptized in flames by the other 220 lbers. Mitch Mitchell had a nice 7 for 9 day finishing 37.5 kg’s behind Terry Stanley. It was initially thought that these three were the top three finishers, but an accidental omission from the charts kept the winner a secret. Not that it would’ve mattered though, because the winner was Lindsay Sample. Initially he was entered as a 242 lber, but came in a tenth of a kilo under the 100 kg. class limit. Sample is so strong that he could’ve won with is openers. After it was explained what happened to fellow training partner of this mine, Terry Stanley, he really didn’t seemed to mind taking second to a lifter of Lindsay’s stature. His attitude is one that says it’s about lifting and making attempts regardless of where you finish, as long as you make progress. In the 242’s, Tom Price sailed through the squats perfectly and ended the day with a 632.5 kg total, good enough for third place. Ed Zimmerman’s final deadlift of 611 lbs would’ve been enough to tie James White but it just wasn’t there. The top spot was claimed by White, who missed 1 attempt in each lift. Had he made all his lifts, Scott "Mongo" McKelvey could’ve made things different for the 275 lb. outcome. By making only 4 out of 9 it was an uphill battle to catch James McGee, who had spotless lifts in the squat & deadlift. The Superheavy’s pitted Internet celebrity Robert Smith of Mississippi versus Jerry Pledger from Cape Girardeau, Mo. Smith held his own in the Squat and Deadlift, but Pledger’s benching prowess was a bit to much for him. Jerry walked away with his second straight and third overall Central USA title.

Best lifters in the Open divisions were, Open Women: Lilla Bartko; Open Men: Kenny Garrett. Masters Women best lifter was Maureen Post; in the Men’s class it was Lindsay Sample. David Cohn was the best lifter in the Novice class, and in the Teenage divisions, Michelle Amsden was the best lifter for the Women, and Ross Accardi won the best lifter award for the Teeange Men. The second place team award went to Team Strength Online, and the winning team was Universal Fitness. Thanks to all the referees that judged the meet. They were Sam & Judy Greco, James Rouse, & Wally Strosnider. As always the score table couldn’t be ran efficiently without Karma & Marlene, who do a great job keeping these meets rolling along. 1999 Leroy Marsh award winner Ted Zagursky was also on hand taking care of our wall charts as the meet progressed. The voice of the Missouri USAPL, Geaorge Huber, was also in the house sounding as fresh as ever. Thanks also goes to Josh Anderson for helping to set up, and his twin sisters, Jennifer & Jessica Ray, who ran the music all day. And as always, thanks to Sue, Steve & Mike Cissell for putting togethor a well organized event.

Often times little attention is payed to the small details at a meet, but the Cissells go out of there way to bring great equipment, a huge scoreboard, music, national referees, hand made awards, custom made wall charts, an overhead projector, and a great venue for lifting. If lifters train hard and want to pay to go to a meet held in a 1 room gym with just a single referee and loosly enforced rules, there are plenty of them out there. But if it’s a quality meet you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Missouri USAPL. If the world is still standing after the Y2K scare, we’ll be having the Y2K Missouri State & Ozark Open championships on April the 8th in St. Louis, Mo; and the Benchpress Nationals in September. Entries can be obtained at our website WWW.USAPLNATIONALS.COM.

Rick Fowler

Womens Open results
Open division, 67.5kg/148 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
L. Bartko 137.5 -150 -150 72.5 82.5 90 137.5 -147.5 147.5 365
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Open division, 90+kg/198+ lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
S. Pledger -165 165 200 62.5 72.5 85 145 165 -190 450
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Womens Masters results
Masters division, 67.5kg/148 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
M. Post 90 102.5 -110 70 72.5 -87.5 115 130 137.5 317.5
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Womens Teen results
Teen division, 52kg/114 lb. (16-17)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
A. Cullum 110 -122.5 122.5 67.5 75 at -82.5 122.5 132.5 at -142.5 330 at
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Teen division, 56kg/123 lb. (18-19)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
M. Amsden 120 130 -137.5 70 75 77.5 at 137.5 150 at -157.5 357.5
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Teen division, 75kg/165 lb. (14-15)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
L. Pledger -102.5 102.5 -115 35 40 -47.5 92.5 102.5 -122.5 245
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Teen division, 90+kg/198+ lb. (16-17)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
S. Pledger -165 165 200 at 62.5 72.5 85 145 165 -190 450
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Mens Open 52kg/114lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
D. Cohn 125 142.5 155 -85 95 -100 170 -180 -180 420
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Mens Open 60kg/132lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
R. Accardi 102.5 120 -135 75 85 -87.5 125 147.5 160 365
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Mens Open 67.5kg/148lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
B. Olson 215 230 -240 140 150 155 215 225 -230 610
1
P. Payne 205 215 227.5 117.5 -127.5 -- 215 227.5 -237.5 572.5
2
J. Dixon 180 -185 -185 105 110 -112.5 192.5 -210 -210 482.5
3
C. O'toole -257.5 -257.5 -257.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Mens Open 75kg/165lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
G. Krockenberger -227.5 227.5 -242.5 120 125 -132.5 227.5 -240 -240 580
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Mens Open 82.5kg/181lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
W. Agnew 227.5 232.5 -235 160 165 -170 227.5 240 247.5 645
1
S. Reando 217.5 -232.5 237.5 -137.5 145 -152.5 217.5 232.5 -237.5 615
2
T. Fisk 205 215 -227.5 125 -132.5 -132.5 205 227.5 235 575
3
G. Ludwig -227.5 -227.5 -227.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Mens Open 90kg/198lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
K. Garrett 282.5 -305 -310 -150 150 -162.5 282.5 295 322.5 755
1
K. Hazlett 235 242.5 -- -175 175 -182.5 210 222.5 -227.5 640
2
M. Metheny 210 220 230 160 172.5 -180 212.5 227.5 237.5 640
3
R. Petzoldt 215 225 -235 157.5 165 -167.5 227.5 240 -247.5 630
4
M. Bauman 240 -250 -250 142.5 -147.5 147.5 220 227.5 232.5 620
5
R. Fowler 200 217.5 -227.5 132.5 140 -142.5 205 227.5 235 592.5
6
J. Bell 210 -227.5 -227.5 -117.5 117.5 -122.5 192.5 215 -227.5 542.5
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Mens Open 100kg/220lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
L. Sample 277.5 -295 -- 167.5 182.5 187.5 277.5 -295 -295 742.5
1
T. Stanley 240 255 -262.5 162.5 -170 -170 237.5 247.5 -255 665
2
M. Mitchell -220 232.5 252.5 137.5 150 -165 215 230 237.5 627.5
3
K. Nance -175 175 -185 105 -115 -115 192.5 -205 -205 472.5
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Mens Open 110kg/242lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. White 255 277.5 -282.5 182.5 192.5 -200 255 265 -275 735
1
E. Zimmerman 275 292.5 305 152.5 -162.5 -165 255 275 -277.5 732.5
2
T. Price 220 230 240 162.5 172.5 -177.5 220 -230 -230 632.5
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Mens Open 125kg/275lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. McGee 202.5 220 230 157.5 -167.5 -167.5 215 230 245 632.5
1
S. McKelvey 227.5 240 -252.5 147.5 -160 -165 185 -210 -210 572.5
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Mens Open 125k+g/275+lb results
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. Pledger 300 -312.5 -312.5 165 182.5 192.5 250 272.5 -292.5 765
1
R. Smith 262.5 282.5 -292.5 167.5 -182.5 -182.5 257.5 277.5 -- 727.5
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Masters results
Masters division, 67.5kg/148 lb. (60-64)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
I. Zwick 25 -- -- -120 -120 -120 -- -- -- -- --
Masters division, 75kg/165 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
G. Krockenberger -227.5 227.5 -242.5 120 125 -132.5 227.5 -240 -240 580
1
Masters division, 82.5kg/181 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
T. Fisk 205 215 -227.5 125 -132.5 -132.5 205 227.5 235 575
1
Masters division, 82.52kg/181 lb. (80+)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
M. Krause -25 25 -- -30 30 -- 87.5 -107.5 -- 142.5
1
Masters division, 90kg/198 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. Bell 210 -227.5 -227.5 -117.5 117.5 -122.5 192.5 215 -227.5 542.5
1
Masters division, 100kg/220 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
C. Trosper 215 227.5 235 140 -145 -145 220 235 -250 610
1
Masters division, 100kg/220 lb. (45-49)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
L. Sample 277.5 -295 -- 167.5 182.5 187.5 277.5 -295 -295 742.5
1
Masters division, 110kg/242 lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
E. Zimmerman 275 292.5 305 152.5 -162.5 -165 255 275 -277.5 732.5
1
Masters division, 110kg/242 lb. (45-49)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
G. Chrun 205 222.5 237.5 -205 205 -217.5 215 227.5 240 682.5
1
Masters division, 125kg/275 lb. (50-54)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
B. Levine -227.5 -237.5 237.5 145 155 -160 207.5 225 -240 622.5
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Masters division, 125+ kg/275+ lb. (40-44)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. Pledger 300 -312.5 -312.5 165 182.5 192.5 250 272.5 -292.5 765
1
R. Smith 262.5 282.5 -292.5 167.5 -182.5 -182.5 257.5 277.5 -- 727.5
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Teenage results
Teen division, 60 kg/132 lb. (16-17)
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
R. Accardi 102.5 120 -135 75 85 -87.5 125 147.5 160 365
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Novice results
Novice division, 52 kg/114 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
D. Cohn 125 142.5 155 -85 95 -100 170 -180 -180 420
1
Novice division, 56 kg/123 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. Payer 105 -- -- 100 -103 -103 110 117.5 125 330
1
Novice division, 75 kg/165 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
K. Dickson 160 -175 -175 95 -102.5 -102.5 160 175 -182.5 430
1
Novice division, 90 kg/198 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
M. Harrison 162.5 185 197.5 107.5 117.5 -125 207.5 225 240 555
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Novice division, 100 kg/220 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
J. Ward -167.5 167.5 -182.5 122.5 -130 135 192.5 202.5 -217.5 505
1
E. Williams 172.5 -185 185 105 112.5 -117.5 180 192.5 205 502.5
2
Novice division, 125 kg/275 lb.
Lifter SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 BP1 BP2 BP3 DL1 DL2 DL3 Total Place
B. Mitchell 147.5 162.5 175 125 -140 -140 190 200 210 510
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AT= American Teenage Record

Best Lifters
 Open Women: Lilla Bartko
Open Men: Kenny Garrett
Masters Women: Maureen Post
Masters Men: Lindsay Sample
Novice Men: David Cohn
Teen Women: Michelle Amsden
Teen Men: Ross Accardi

1st Place Team: Universal Fitness
2nd Place Team: Team Strength Online