SUN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, sbigdaddyknapp@aol.com
Lemon Bay High School weightlifters Sofia Kalambalikis, Claudia Ramirez and Jessica Garza wait for the competition to begin at Port Charlotte High School Jan. 25. Ramirez had the highest total of the three Mantas in the competition with 220 pounds.

SUN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, sbigdaddyknapp@aol.com
Jessica Garza is relaxed as she talks with her coach Don Southwell between lifts at the District 8 qualifier held at Port Charlotte High School.

SUN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, sbigdaddyknapp@aol.com
Sofia Kalambalikis hoists 105 pounds in the clean and jerk competition. She finished the day with a total of 215 pounds in her lifts.

SUN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, sbigdaddyknapp@aol.com
Jessica Garza, competing in the 110-pound division, is in deep concentration as she prepares to lift 130 pounds.