The Troy High School powerlifting team delivered an outstanding performance against 12 other districts at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) Region 2 3A Large regional powerlifting meet in Dublin, Texas. Troy girls powerlifting brought home multiple top finishes and qualified five athletes for the state championship. Senior Jaelyn Jade "Jae Jae" Phillips and junior Bailey Maedgen, both veterans of the program, led the charge with dominant victories in their respective weight classes.

Troy High School regional qualifier students included: Riley Griffin (5th place finish), Kenzie Taylor (3rd Place finish), Ariel Dear (6th Place finish), Addison Henderson (7th Place finish), Naomi Quinones (4th Place finish), Justine Carpenter (3rd Place finish); Kayla Lucky (5th Place finish)

State qualifiers pictured (left to right): Peyton Powers - 2nd Place, Jaelyn Phillips 1st Place, Top Lifter- Heavyweight, Hayden Stevens - 2nd Place, Bailey Maedgen 1st Place, Top Lifter - Lightweight; Hannah Halford - 2nd Place

Troy’s powerlifting program has proven itself as a powerhouse, producing top-tier athletes who are competing at the highest level. With five lifters advancing to state, the team looks to continue its dominance and bring home championship titles.
The state powerlifting meet is set to take place March 13th in Edinburg, TX. Stay tuned for updates as these Trojanettes take on the best in Texas.