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Lockney Today
By the People, for the People
Lockney Girls Powerlifting Team Sends Four to State
Four Lockney athletes qualified for the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet after a dominant regional performance.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet will feature strong representation from Lockney, as four athletes from the school's powerlifting team have qualified to compete at the state level. Nayiahlee Vasquez, Caelyn Jimenez, Ciara Hernandez, and Ellianna Jimenez secured their spots after a first-place finish for Lockney at the Region I competition, where the team collectively outlifted every other school.
Why it matters
The Lockney girls powerlifting team's success at the regional level and multiple state qualifiers highlight the strength and depth of the program, which has been built up through the dedication of the coaching staff. Qualifying multiple athletes for the state meet is a significant achievement that showcases Lockney's athletic prowess and the hard work of the team.
The details
At the Region I meet, six Lockney lifters contributed to the team's first-place finish, with the four state qualifiers leading the way. In addition to the four state qualifiers, the program also earned one alternate position, further demonstrating the team's overall strength. Coaches Chris Pritchard, Shawn Kunsaelman, and Lauren Salazar have worked throughout the year to develop a competitive powerlifting program at Lockney.
- The Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet will take place in the coming weeks.
- The Lockney girls powerlifting team won the Region I competition on March 5, 2026.
The players
Nayiahlee Vasquez
A Lockney athlete who qualified for the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet.
Caelyn Jimenez
A Lockney athlete who qualified for the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet.
Ciara Hernandez
A Lockney athlete who qualified for the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet.
Ellianna Jimenez
A Lockney athlete who qualified for the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet.
Chris Pritchard
A coach for the Lockney girls powerlifting team.
What’s next
The Lockney girls powerlifting team will compete at the Texas High School Girls State Powerlifting Meet in the coming weeks, where they will look to build on their regional success.
The takeaway
Lockney's girls powerlifting program has demonstrated its strength and depth, with four athletes qualifying for the state meet and the team winning the regional championship. This success highlights the hard work and dedication of the coaches and athletes, and showcases Lockney's athletic prowess on a statewide level.
