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PARKERSBURG -- Daren Daugherty recently captured first in his division at the United States Power Lifting Coalition, winning three national records.
Competing in the 17-year-old, 300-pound weight class, Daugherty had a squat effort of 500 pounds, a bench press of 361 pounds and a deadlift of 585 pounds.
Daugherty played Pee Wee, middle school and high school football in Upshur County during his career.
He has transferred to Philip Barbour High School for his senior season and will suit up for head coach Nick Mayle.
Daugherty attends the Buckhannon Alliance Church and is the son of Karen and Brian Morris of Ellamore and Michael Daugherty of Philippi.
He is the grandson of Richard and Linda Jones of Belington and Dennis and Marlene Daugherty of Philippi and Sue Morris of Westerville, Ohio.