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Belen Eagles Host First Home Powerlifting Meet
New Mexico high school powerlifting competitions have grown rapidly since 2020.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:17pm
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Belen High School's first home powerlifting meet showcases the sport's growing popularity in New Mexico.Belen TodayThe Belen High School Eagles hosted their first-ever home powerlifting competition on Friday, marking a milestone for the growing sport in New Mexico. Powerlifting competitions between state high schools have been held since 2020, first as an activity and then as a full-fledged sport.
Why it matters
The ability to host a home meet is a point of pride for the Belen Eagles powerlifting team, allowing them to showcase their strength in front of a local crowd. The rapid growth of high school powerlifting in New Mexico over the past few years highlights the increasing popularity and legitimacy of the sport at the prep level.
The details
Belen High School was excited to welcome other New Mexico schools to their campus for the competition, giving the Eagles a chance to compete on their home turf. Powerlifting, which tests athletes' strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, has become a sanctioned high school sport in the state since 2020 after first being introduced as an extracurricular activity.
- Powerlifting competitions between New Mexico high schools have been held since 2020.
- Belen High School hosted its first home powerlifting meet on Friday, April 2, 2026.
The players
Belen High School
A public high school located in Belen, New Mexico that hosted its first home powerlifting competition.
The takeaway
The growth of high school powerlifting in New Mexico demonstrates how new sports can gain traction and become sanctioned activities, providing more opportunities for student-athletes to compete and showcase their abilities.
