Where Strength Meets Determination

L.I.F.E. Strongman Competition

Written by Student Journalists • ChishaBetty Watson & Brylee Sottiaux
| 1/27/2026

The 2nd annual L.I.F.E (Live Inspired Fitness Education) Strongman Competition was held on January 21, 2026 at Cranberry High School and brought together students and teachers from Cranberry, Franklin, Rocky Grove, and Titusville for a day of strength-based challenges. 

This event was coordinated by Cranberry High School teacher, Shawn Bean. He organized this event allowing all students 7th-12th grade to participate. 

Bean commented,  “I wanted to invite other schools because when we’re talking about health and wellness and what we call a whole school community, that doesn’t just involve our school here. All of our community’s schools have K-12 students who need to learn these skills.”

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Cranberry student’s Anneliese Cotherman, Elliana Cotherman, Macy Melat, Emelia Fleeger, and Kenley Mason  
 • Photographer: Gabe Schweikert

The event focused on more than physical power, giving participants the opportunity to challenge themselves, work as a team, and buid….

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