Along with Arana, Belton placed two more lifters on the podium as Logan Ricks (165, 500-315-485–1,300) emerged with a gold medal, while teammate Corbin Wittman was second (123, 345-185-250–780).
The Belton Tigers had to work hard for every point, and every point mattered against a physical Midlothian squad during Tuesday’s Class 5A bi-district matchup.
Superintendent Golden said the teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending the police investigation.