Senior Jaden Araujo competed at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) State Championships held in Abilene on March 27, representing Lytle High School in the Division 3 meet. This marked Jaden’s second appearance at the state level.
Last year, Jaden faced a tough setback, bombing out during the squat and being unable to continue the meet. From that moment on, he had one goal in mind: return to Abilene and finish what he started.
And that’s exactly what he did! Jaden successfully completed all three lifts totaling 890 pounds. He lifted a 335-pound squat, a 215-pound bench press, and a 340-pound deadlift. His performance earned him a ninth-place finish in the state securing a top 10 spot in the 114-pound weight class.
Jaden represented our powerlifting team well! We are so incredibly proud of him!
- Coach Gomez
View photos by Chris Jacques online.