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Zeaven Jones driven to finish strong at state next week

April 30, 2026 | Brian Lester

Zeaven Jones said he hit a personal-best at a weightlifting meet earlier this year, and he knew then big things were ahead.

He wasn’t wrong. Jones is headed to state for the first time and will compete with the Raiders next Thursday in the FHSAA 3A meet at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.