Volusia-Flagler Girls Weightlifting All-Stars Crowned

Flagler Palm Coast juniors Nya Williams and Olivia Bond-West take home state titles.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:09am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the official colors of Flagler Palm Coast High School, conceptually representing the explosive movements and competitive energy of the school's state champion weightlifters.The dynamic, geometric portrayal of Flagler Palm Coast's state champion weightlifters captures the explosive power and precision of their record-breaking performances.Palm Coast Today

Nya Williams and Olivia Bond-West, juniors at Flagler Palm Coast High School, were crowned state champions in both Olympic and traditional weightlifting in the 119-pound weight class at the recent FHSAA state championships. Williams and Bond-West both recorded impressive 365-pound lifts to earn the top spots on the podium.

Why it matters

Weightlifting has become an increasingly popular sport for high school girls in the Volusia-Flagler region, with the two local champions serving as role models for the next generation of young female athletes. Their success highlights the growth of the sport and the talent emerging from the area.

The details

Williams and Bond-West dominated the competition in the 119-pound weight class, with each of them recording 365-pound lifts to claim the state titles in both Olympic and traditional weightlifting. Their performances capped off standout seasons for the Flagler Palm Coast juniors, who have emerged as the top weightlifters in the region.

  • The FHSAA state championships were held in March 2026.

The players

Nya Williams

A junior at Flagler Palm Coast High School who won state titles in the 119-pound weight class in both Olympic and traditional weightlifting.

Olivia Bond-West

A junior at Flagler Palm Coast High School who won state titles in the 119-pound weight class in both Olympic and traditional weightlifting.

Flagler Palm Coast High School

The high school that Nya Williams and Olivia Bond-West attend, where they have emerged as the top weightlifters in the region.

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What they’re saying

“Winning these state titles is a dream come true. I've worked so hard to get to this point, and I'm grateful to have Olivia pushing me every day in the gym.”

— Nya Williams

“Nya and I have been pushing each other to be the best we can be. I'm so proud of what we've accomplished, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.”

— Olivia Bond-West

What’s next

The two champions will look to defend their state titles as seniors next year, with their sights set on potentially earning college scholarships for their weightlifting prowess.

The takeaway

The success of Nya Williams and Olivia Bond-West showcases the growing popularity and talent pool of girls' weightlifting in the Volusia-Flagler region, inspiring the next generation of young female athletes to pursue the sport.