Brownwood Lions compete at state powerlifting meet

One Lion places 21st, another misses competition due to injury

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:27am

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Two Brownwood High School powerlifters qualified for the Texas High School Powerlifters State Meet on Friday, but only one was able to compete. Isaac Gonzales suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the week and could not participate in the Class 4A 181-pound weight class. Meanwhile, Adolfo Torres placed 21st in the Class 4A boys 148-pound weight class, setting personal bests in the deadlift, bench press, and squat.

Why it matters

Powerlifting is a popular high school sport in Texas, and the state meet is a prestigious event that showcases the top talent in the state. Brownwood High School has a strong powerlifting program, and their athletes' performances at the state meet reflect the hard work and dedication of the team.

The details

Isaac Gonzales was unable to compete in the Class 4A 181-pound weight class due to a hamstring injury he suffered earlier in the week while preparing for the state meet. Adolfo Torres, however, was able to compete in the Class 4A boys 148-pound weight class, where he placed 21st overall. Torres set personal bests in the deadlift (460 pounds), bench press (315 pounds), and squat (425 pounds), for a total of 1,200 pounds lifted.

  • The Texas High School Powerlifters State Meet took place on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Isaac Gonzales

A Brownwood High School powerlifter who qualified for the Class 4A 181-pound weight class at the state meet but was unable to compete due to a hamstring injury.

Adolfo Torres

A Brownwood High School powerlifter who placed 21st in the Class 4A boys 148-pound weight class at the state meet, setting personal bests in the deadlift, bench press, and squat.

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The takeaway

The Brownwood Lions' performance at the state powerlifting meet showcases the strength and dedication of their high school athletes, even in the face of injury. The team's ability to overcome challenges and achieve personal bests highlights the value of hard work and perseverance in high school sports.