Haslinger stands tall
SUN PHOTO BY LAURA MYERS
Taylor Haslinger lifts during a recent workout at Charlotte High School. Haslinger is one of four Tarpons on this year's weightlifting team who earned medals at last year's state meet.
PUNTA GORDA — Three years ago, Taylor Haslinger got noticed.
He was doing squats, working out with the Charlotte High School football team in preparation for spring practice. He weighed 112 pounds. His friend Cory Lieb, working next to him at the squat rack, was about the same size.