The Texas High School Powerlifting Championships wrapped up at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, with Bay City and Van Vleck schools participating. Bay City earned six points, thanks to Jakob Pesina’s silver medal in the 275-pound class, lifting 1,825 pounds, just five shy of first. Jeremey Maradiaga placed fifth in the super heavyweight division, lifting 1,620 pounds. Gustavo Ochoa finished 12th in the 220-pound class. Van Vleck’s Cole Newell, ranked fifth in the 308-pound division, increased his total to 1,790 pounds, securing his fifth-place spot.