Union’s Haight earns nationals-qualifying win at powerlifting event

Briena Haight of Union County is making her mark in powerlifting, putting a tragedy behind her and gaining confidence in the process. Haight is coming off winning her weight class (83 kilograms) as a Sub Junior (ages 14-18) at a USA Powerlifting Nationals Qualifier. That performance included a 231.5 bench press — an 11.5-pound increase…