TCU Titans Weightlifters Dominate at State Championships

Two Titan athletes crowned state champions, three earn podium finishes

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:37pm

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The TCU Titans weightlifting team had an impressive showing at the Minnesota State High School Weightlifting Championships in Cannon Falls, securing three podium finishes and two state champions. Max Rotter and Jakov Vosejpka both won their respective weight class titles, while Caleigh Hoefs and Morgan Meier earned third-place finishes despite facing challenges.

Why it matters

The TCU Titans' success highlights the growing popularity of weightlifting among high school athletes, as the sport is increasingly recognized for developing discipline, focus, and overall athleticism. The team's performance also showcases the strength of the program's development pipeline, with junior varsity lifters like Rotter and Vosejpka demonstrating their potential.

The details

Max Rotter, the 2025 U13 state and national champion, continued his dominance by winning the U17 boys 60 kg category. Jakov Vosejpka mirrored this success in the U17 boys 94 kg category. Caleigh Hoefs secured a third-place finish in the women's 86 kg category, while Morgan Meier earned a third-place spot in the women's 58 kg category despite battling illness.

  • The Minnesota State High School Weightlifting Championships took place in Cannon Falls.

The players

Max Rotter

A state and national champion in 2025 at the U13 level, Rotter proved his continued dominance by winning the U17 boys 60 kg category.

Jakov Vosejpka

Vosejpka won the U17 boys 94 kg category, achieving a total of 175 kg with impressive lifts.

Caleigh Hoefs

Hoefs secured a third-place finish in the women's 86 kg category with a total of 131 kg.

Morgan Meier

Meier earned a third-place spot in the women's 58 kg category, totaling 97 kg despite battling illness.

Andrew Meier

The head coach of the TCU Titans weightlifting team, Meier highlighted the team's overall success and the strength of the program's development pipeline.

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What they’re saying

“Seven lifters competed at state, four made the podium, and two emerged as state champions.”

— Andrew Meier, Head Coach

What’s next

The TCU Titans will continue to train and prepare for future competitions, aiming to build on their success at the state championships.

The takeaway

The TCU Titans' impressive performance at the state weightlifting championships showcases the growing popularity of the sport and the strength of the program's development pipeline. The team's success is a testament to the dedication of the athletes and the coaching staff, and it highlights the benefits of weightlifting in developing well-rounded athletes.