This past weekend, the Victoria East High School Titan Boys Powerlifting Team competed in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) Division 1 State Championship in Abilene, Texas.
The event was highly competitive, with over 100 schools showing up to perform their best. Despite the stiff competition, the Titans displayed remarkable determination, putting up an impressive display of strength.
Among the Titan Powerlifters, Victor Roberson, Joe Alarcon, Draven Garza, and Jordan Stafford all finished with season-best totals, showcasing the hard work and dedication they put into this season. Mason Gwosdz had a battle for 5th place, which he won.
With a total of 2,010 pounds amassed, featuring a state bench record of 630 pounds and an 820-pound squat, Jose Lugo put on a show, making him the State Champion in the Super Heavyweight class. This makes Lugo Victoria East High School’s first Boys Powerlifting State Champion since 2018.
The Top 5 finishes from Gwosdz and Lugo aided the Titans in securing a 5th place team finish, bringing home the first State plaque for the VEHS Titan Boys Powerlifting Team.
The individual results were:
- Victor Roberson: 10th Place 114 Class, 960 lbs. Total
- Joe Alarcon: 10th Place 114 Class, 1065 lbs. Total
- Draven Garza: 6th Place 148 Class, 1395 lbs. Total
- Mason Gwosdz: 5th Place 148 Class, 1430 lbs. Total
- Randal Delgado: 6th Place 165 Class, 1540 lbs. Total
- Jordan Stafford: 22nd Place 181 Class, 1460 lbs. Total
- Jose Lugo: 1st Place Super Heavyweight Champion, 2010 lbs. Total
Super Heavyweight State Bench Press Record (630 lbs.)
“It was a great end to the season,” said VEHS Head Powerlifting Coach Marcus Hernandez. “All year our boys have worked tirelessly to get this far. We had a chance to win it all, but we came up short. Luckily, we’re bringing back some great lifters next year, so we have to get back to work. To our seniors, it has been a pleasure watching them grow and fall in love with the process of getting better on and off the platform. They will be missed dearly, and we wish them the best of luck lifting at the collegiate level and in life. Always remember to go and get “MORE.”
Congratulations to the team on an incredible season!