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Maur Hill-Mount Academy Junior Earns 4th Place at State Powerlifting
Anthony Russel-Wepler was the only Raven to medal at the 1A State Powerlifting Championship.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:08pm
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Maur Hill-Mount Academy junior Anthony Russel-Wepler earned a 4th place finish at the 1A State Powerlifting Championship, making him the lone Raven to medal at the competition.
Why it matters
Powerlifting is a growing sport in Kansas high schools, and Russel-Wepler's performance highlights the strength and dedication of the Maur Hill-Mount Academy athletics program.
The details
Russel-Wepler competed in the 1A State Powerlifting Championship, which features the top high school powerlifters from the smallest schools in the state. Despite being the only Raven athlete to qualify for the state meet, Russel-Wepler was able to earn a 4th place finish, demonstrating his individual talent and the quality of the Maur Hill-Mount Academy powerlifting program.
- The 1A State Powerlifting Championship took place on April 1, 2026.
The players
Anthony Russel-Wepler
A junior at Maur Hill-Mount Academy who earned a 4th place finish at the 1A State Powerlifting Championship.
Maur Hill-Mount Academy
A private high school in Atchison, Kansas that fields a powerlifting team.
The takeaway
Russel-Wepler's performance at the state powerlifting meet showcases the strength of the Maur Hill-Mount Academy athletics program and the individual talent of the school's student-athletes, even in smaller sports like powerlifting.
