Along with Arana, Belton placed two more lifters on the podium as Logan Ricks (165, 500-315-485–1,300) emerged with a gold medal, while teammate Corbin Wittman was second (123, 345-185-250–780).

Jolina Toala, who placed second at last year’s state championships, won the 220-pound weight class, using a 385 squat, 225 bench press and 365 deadlift to amass a 975 total — 100 more than her closest ...