Farmersville Powerlifters Shine at Prosper Meet

Rivera, Tyler, and McCorkendale earn top-10 finishes for the Farmers

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Farmersville High School boys powerlifting team competed in a meet at Prosper High School last Saturday, with several athletes earning top-10 finishes. James Rivera placed sixth in the 114-pound division with a 725-pound total, Cole Tyler took eighth in the 165-pound class with a 1,055-pound total, and Denver McCorkendale finished 10th in the 148-pound division with a 920-pound total.

Why it matters

Farmersville’s powerlifting program has been a point of pride for the community, with the team consistently performing well at regional and state competitions. This latest meet showcases the continued strength and depth of the Farmers’ squad as they build towards the postseason.

The details

In addition to Rivera, Tyler, and McCorkendale’s top-10 finishes, other Farmersville lifters had strong showings as well. Landen Herrera placed 11th in the 220-pound class with a 1,210-pound total, Karan Huddleston was 14th at 165 pounds, Kason Parrott took 17th at 148 pounds, Gavin Cowles finished 18th at 275 pounds, Blake Malena placed 19th at 198 pounds, and Edgar Ramirez came in 29th in the 181-pound division.

  • The meet took place last Saturday, February 15, 2026, in Prosper, Texas.

The players

James Rivera

A Farmersville High School powerlifter who placed sixth in the 114-pound division at the meet.

Cole Tyler

A Farmersville High School powerlifter who placed eighth in the 165-pound class at the meet.

Denver McCorkendale

A Farmersville High School powerlifter who placed 10th in the 148-pound division at the meet.

Landen Herrera

A Farmersville High School powerlifter who placed 11th in the 220-pound class at the meet.

Farmersville High School

The high school that the powerlifting team competing in the meet represents.

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The takeaway

Farmersville’s powerlifting team continues to be a force to be reckoned with, showcasing the strength and dedication of its athletes. As the team looks ahead to the postseason, the community can take pride in the program’s ongoing success.