Two powerlifters from Hawai'i swept best lift honors at the United States Powerlifting Federation American Cup late last month.

Leonetta Richardson, 31, who competed in the 148-pound open class, bench-pressed 303 pounds, squatted 402 and deadlifted 413. Her bench is reportedly an American record.

Darren Matsumoto, 44, who competed in the 148-pound open class, had a 440-pound bench, 617 squat and 523 deadlift.

Both won the lightweight division and $1,000.

VOLLEYBALL

TWO HAWAI'I SQUADS PLACE IN TOP 10 IN VEGAS TOURNEY

Tita Ahuna's Volleyball Academy of O'ahu tied for fifth and Imua from the Big Island shared ninth in the Gold Bracket of the 18 Club Division at the 23rd annual SCVA Las Vegas Classic last weekend. Both teams were ousted by eventual champion Utah Peak Performance.

There were 164 teams competing in the division. Coaches from some 200 college teams, including University of Hawai'i-Manoa, UH-Hilo and Hawai'i Pacific, were in attendance.