Two of Victoria East High School’s girls powerlifters have advanced to the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s (THSWPA) Class 5A Division I State Championship to be held March 19 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi.
Out of 12 powerlifters who competed in the Class 5A/6A, Region V, Division I Regional Championship, eight were first year competitors. All plan to return next year.
The Lady Titans finished sixth out of 56 teams.
State Qualifiers
181 LB Class: Christen Hernandez, sophomore - Third Place
198 LB Class: Alyssa Sauceda, junior - First Place, Outstanding Squat Award (515lb), Outstanding Bench Press Award (320lb), Outstanding Lifter (1,250lb total). All were regional records.
Congratulations Lady Titans!
Christen Hernandez (red), Alyssa Sauceda (grey)