Former Lady Hornet breaks Chadron record

Former Pine Bluffs track and field standout Jourdaine Cerenil was recently recognized as a school record holder at Chadron State College for her efforts in the college's athletic strength and conditioning program.

Cerenil deadlifted 330 pounds in the team's workout session to set a new high mark in the exercise for student-athletes competing in jumps for the track and field team. The previous record was 260 pounds.

"I've been lifting for five years," said Cerenil, "mainly because I'm competitive in sports, and I want to be the best version of myself I can be. Getting the record was a surprise,...