Lehman High Girls Powerlifting team (above) came home from spring break flying high as eight of its nine lifters competing at the state competition finished in the top 10 of their weight class. The girls competed at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) 6A Girls Powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi. Those placing include: Rubylee Perez (132 class) 6th place; Julissa Gonzalez (97class) 7th place; Anamarie Fajardo (105 class) 8th place; Kali Palomarez (123 class) 8th place; Evelyn Ramirez (198 class) 8th place; Mia Dolin (220+ class) 8th place; Seauanna Watson (220+ class) 9th place; Melysa Alvarez (220 class) 10th place; Mia Palomarez (165 class) 11th place. Lehman powerlifting coach Trey Rose said the team had an outstanding year, winning the Navarro, Hays, East View and Texas Strength Systems meets, finishing second at the Lehman Invitational, and third at the San Marcos and Region 2 meet. Hays High powerlifter Crystal Mendez (below) closed out her 2015-16 season, making an appearance at the THSWPA state meet, finishing with a 4th place finish at state. Hays High powerlifting coach Stu Foreman said he was proud of Mendez, saying she had a “great meet.” (photos by Jim Cullen)
