Jerry Pledger, of Cape Girardeau and Chad Holmes, of Sikeston set records at the American Powerlifting Association meet held in West Plains, MO, on Feb. 25th.

Jerry Pledger -- Master's Division, Age 50-54. 605 Squat, 415 Bench, 405 Deadlift: 1420 Total. 3 World Records and 3 American Records in Squat, Bench and Total.

Chad Holmes -- Master's Division, Age 40-44. 730 Squat, 760 Deadlift, 405 Bench: 1895 Total. 3 World Records and 3 American Records in Squat, Deadlift and Total.

Both Pledger and Holmes are longtime members of the Ripshed Gym, in Scott City. Says owner John Paul Ham of his members: "I am very proud of Jerry and Chad's accomplishments. The Ripshed has been around since 1969 and I'm excited to have lifters of this caliber call it home