Wildcat powerlifters earn medals at state contest

Whitney High School sophomore Shayna Hughes set three personal records and earned ninth place overall at the girls' state powerlifting meet in Edinburg over spring break. She lifted a total of 880 lbs., including a 315 lb. squat, 225 lb. bench and 340 lb. deadlift. Whitney High School powerlifters competed at the boys' state meet … Continue reading Wildcat powerlifters earn medals at state contest

Lady Wildcats head to state powerlifting meet

State-qualifying lifters Shayna Hughes and Jaelyn Nava The Lady Wildcat powerlifting team will be represented on the biggest stage later this month as two athletes have officially qualified for the state powerlifting meet. Shayna Hughes earned her trip to state by capturing first place in her weight class at the regional meet. Hughes delivered an … Continue reading Lady Wildcats head to state powerlifting meet

Powerlifters qualify for state

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Whitney High School girls powerlifting team competed in the regional meet Saturday, March 4, in Dublin and two girls will be advancing to state. Bayley Brisco (right) advanced after earning second in her weight division with a total of 755 pounds lifted. Lillian Dunn (left) will advance as … Continue reading Powerlifters qualify for state

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Powerlifters compete at state

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Whitney High School athletes competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state contest in Corpus Christi Thursday, March 17. Alli McCreery placed fourth in state and improved 15 pounds on her total. Vanessa Cruz placed sixth and improved 25 pounds on her total. As a team, the … Continue reading Powerlifters compete at state