Best Preps Boys Powerlifting Award winner Pablo Martinez-Cerda of Chapel Hill is pictured during the Best Preps Spring Photoshoot Monday, March 18, 2024. (Les Hassell/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

ETX VIEW MAGAZINE AWARD FOR BOYS POWERLIFTING

Pablo Martinez-Cerda, Chapel Hill

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

In my short time with Pablo, I have seen not only a hard working young man that has been willing to do whatever it takes to be successful but also someone that is super humble, caring and always tries to help others. He is a great leader and makes everyone around him work harder by his work ethic alone. Pablo has given up evenings to help wrap his teammates at meets that he wasn’t lifting in and is usually one of the first to ask about or cheer on one of his teammates. Because of these attributes and for being very successful in his course work and in the sport of powerlifting, Pablo is our nomination for Best Preps. He is a two-time state qualifier and 2024 Regional Champion.