Monroe Area Dominates 2026 LHSAA Powerlifting Finals

Multiple local teams and individuals clinched state championships in Louisiana's top high school powerlifting competition.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:25am

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The Monroe area of Louisiana continued its powerlifting dominance at the 2026 LHSAA state championships, with multiple local teams and individuals capturing state titles at the event held March 25-28 at the Ponchartrain Center in Kenner.

Why it matters

High school powerlifting is a major source of pride and community identity in the Monroe area, which has established itself as one of the top regions in Louisiana for the sport. These championship wins reinforce the area's reputation as a powerlifting powerhouse.

The details

Several Monroe-area schools and athletes stood out at the LHSAA powerlifting finals, cementing the region's status as an epicenter of the sport in the state. The championships featured intense competition across multiple weight classes and team categories.

  • The 2026 LHSAA powerlifting finals took place March 25-28 in Kenner, Louisiana.
  • The championships marked the culmination of the 2025-2026 high school powerlifting season in Louisiana.

The players

West Monroe High School

A local high school in the Monroe area that has a rich tradition of powerlifting success.

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What’s next

The Monroe area's powerlifting programs will look to continue their dominance at the 2027 LHSAA championships, as they aim to add to their impressive collection of state titles.

The takeaway

The Monroe region's sustained excellence in high school powerlifting underscores the sport's deep-rooted cultural significance and community pride in the area, which has established itself as one of Louisiana's premier powerlifting hotbeds.