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In the men\u2019s category Cape Recife won with Newton Tech as runners-up and Pearson High in third position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Jacqueline Harding from EC Equipped Powerlifting, \u201ca whole lot of lifters broke Eastern Cape records. Some of these new record holders competed for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anika Ferreira from Brandwag High School was an outstanding performer and is the youngest member included in the Eastern Cape Equipped Powerlifting team. Schools mate Cayla Colling is also included in the team. 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