The genesis of Academy at the Lakes’ girls weightlifting program began at the behest last spring of right fielder Kennedy Van Zandt Lachicotte. With the support of athletic director Tom Haslam and guidance of veteran prep football and weightlifting mentor John Castelamare, the Land O’ Lakes campus eventually drew one competitor this winter: Lachicotte. Kenni, 17, as her friends call her, has done the rest. Though four regular-season meets, the 5-foot-2, 108-pounder found considerable success under the bar claiming four victories. At the Sub-District Meet at Zephyrhills, again she placed first. Two weeks ago at the pressure-packed District 5 Meet at River Ridge High, Lachicotte...
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