St. Michael's Lewandowski wins first individual powerlifting title

Junior Jedrek Lewandowski captures Class 1A/3A 308-pound division crown

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:25am

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Jedrek Lewandowski, a junior at St. Michael's High School, won his first individual state powerlifting championship on Friday at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Lewandowski, who has previously found success as part of state championship teams, broke 500 pounds in both the squat and deadlift events, cementing his victory in the Class 1A/3A 308-pound division with a combined total of 1,285 pounds.

Why it matters

Powerlifting has grown in popularity in New Mexico, and Lewandowski's victory marks the first individual state title for St. Michael's in the sport. His performance highlights the school's rising talent in powerlifting and the increasing competitiveness of the 1A/3A division.

The details

Lewandowski's victory came just an hour after his teammate, Jial Wood, became the school's first individual powerlifting champion. Lewandowski's combined total of 1,285 pounds was 120 pounds better than the runner-up, Logan's Mason Wallin. Lewandowski came close to tying the 1A/3A deadlift record of 550 pounds but fell short on his final attempt.

  • The state powerlifting championships were held on Friday, April 14, 2026, at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

The players

Jedrek Lewandowski

A junior at St. Michael's High School who won the Class 1A/3A 308-pound division state powerlifting championship.

Jial Wood

Lewandowski's teammate at St. Michael's High School who became the school's first individual powerlifting champion earlier in the day.

Mason Wallin

A student-athlete from Logan High School who finished as the runner-up in the Class 1A/3A 308-pound division.

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The takeaway

Lewandowski's victory highlights the growing strength of St. Michael's High School's powerlifting program and the increasing competitiveness of the 1A/3A division in New Mexico. His performance, combined with his teammate's earlier win, demonstrates the school's rising talent in the sport.