Eufaula Seniors Dominate at Panama Power-Lifting Meet

Three Eufaula high school seniors bring home gold and silver medals.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Three seniors from Eufaula High School in Oklahoma dominated their weight classes at the recent Panama Power-Lifting meet, with Jax Hickman and Luke Hodgins each winning gold medals and Simeon Hill earning a silver medal.

Why it matters

The strong performance by the Eufaula seniors highlights the strength of the school's power-lifting program and the dedication of these young athletes to excel in the sport.

The details

Jax Hickman won the gold medal in the 158 lb division, while Luke Hodgins took first place in the 242 lb weight class. Simeon Hill earned the silver medal in the heavyweight division.

  • The Panama Power-Lifting meet took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Jax Hickman

A senior at Eufaula High School who won the gold medal in the 158 lb division at the Panama Power-Lifting meet.

Luke Hodgins

A senior at Eufaula High School who won the gold medal in the 242 lb weight division at the Panama Power-Lifting meet.

Simeon Hill

A senior at Eufaula High School who earned the silver medal in the heavyweight division at the Panama Power-Lifting meet.

Larry Newton

The head coach of the Eufaula High School power-lifting team, who expressed pride in the performance of his senior athletes.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so proud of these young men. They put in the time in the weight room and it paid off for them. I was overwhelmed by the results. A coach couldn't be more proud of his team than I am right now.”

— Larry Newton, Eufaula High School Head Coach (Eufaula Indian Journal)

The takeaway

The dominant performance by the Eufaula High School seniors at the Panama Power-Lifting meet demonstrates the strength and dedication of the school's power-lifting program, and the hard work these athletes have put in to achieve such impressive results.