Brownwood Powerlifter Rios Places 7th at State Meet

Leslie Rios sets personal bests but falls short of state title in 220-pound class.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 7:40am

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Leslie Rios, a powerlifter for the Brownwood Lady Lions, placed 7th in the 220-pound weight class at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting State Meet. Rios lifted a total of 930 pounds, including personal bests of 380 in the squat and 365 in the deadlift. This was Rios' second consecutive trip to the state meet, where she also placed 7th the previous year.

Why it matters

Powerlifting is a growing sport for high school girls in Texas, and Rios' repeat appearance at the state meet demonstrates her dedication and skill. While she fell short of a state title, Rios' personal bests show she is making progress and could be a contender in future years.

The details

At the state meet, Rios lifted a total of 930 pounds, including a personal best of 380 pounds in the squat and another personal best of 365 pounds in the deadlift. She also lifted 185 pounds in the bench press. Rios had advanced to the state meet by winning the regional championship with 885 pounds lifted.

  • Rios placed 7th at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting State Meet on March 20, 2026.
  • Rios also placed 7th at the state meet the previous year.

The players

Leslie Rios

A powerlifter for the Brownwood Lady Lions high school team.

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The takeaway

Rios' performance at the state powerlifting meet shows her continued growth and potential as a high school athlete. While she did not win a state title this year, her personal bests indicate she is making progress and could be a contender in future years.