Chickasha Athletics held the 7th annual Dave Tapp Powerlifting Invitational at the Chickasha Activity Center Feb. 11-13, hosting an estimated 2,000 lifters, coaches and spectators in an action-packed three-day meet.
The meet honors legendary Chickasha coach Dave Tapp. Tapp played a large role in the implementation of powerlifting in Chickasha athletics and was inducted into the Oklahoma Powerlifting Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
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