In the history of Star Valley football, only four athletes have qualified for the 1,000-pound club. Two of them, Kyan Watson and Elia Matuatia, are current SVHS athletes.
The 1,000-pound club recognizes athletes whose combined bench press, power clean, and squat total at least 1,000 pounds.
Coach Young noted the significance of having both athletes in the team’s tank formation, which is used for short-yardage plays. He expressed confidence that their strength gives the formation a strong chance of success.
Matuatia waits for the next play to begin. His junior year was his first year playing football at SVHS since he transferred from Samoa and couldn't play the year he got here. He said, "I wasn't able to play immediately after I got here because a few things had to come into place, but I was excited for the seasons to come."
