Seguin and Navarro Powerlifters Shine at State Meet

High school athletes from two Texas towns excel at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association championships.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:51am

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Powerlifters from Seguin and Navarro high schools put in strong performances at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association boys state championship meet held in Abilene over the weekend. Several athletes from both schools placed in the top 10 of their respective weight classes, with Seguin's Hunter Mica earning a silver medal in the 242-pound division.

Why it matters

High school powerlifting is a growing sport in Texas, providing student-athletes the opportunity to showcase their strength and discipline. The strong showings by Seguin and Navarro demonstrate the depth of talent in the region and the dedication of these young competitors.

The details

At the Division II meet on Friday, Navarro High School had several placers, including Mason Harvey finishing fourth in the 220-pound class, Cael Scott placing sixth in the 132-pound division, and Dylan Trotti, Korbin Benes, and Trinidad Aguirre finishing 6th, 7th, and 15th respectively in the 148-pound class. On Saturday, Seguin High School had five lifters compete in the Division I 5A state meet, with Hunter Mica earning a silver medal in the 242-pound weight class and other Matadors placing in the 181-pound, 165-pound, and 275-pound divisions.

  • The Texas High School Powerlifting Association boys state championship meet was held on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.

The players

Mason Harvey

A powerlifter for Navarro High School who finished fourth in the 220-pound weight class at the Division II state meet.

Hunter Mica

A powerlifter for Seguin High School who earned a silver medal in the 242-pound weight class at the Division I 5A state meet.

Seguin High School

A high school in Seguin, Texas that had five powerlifters compete at the Division I 5A state meet.

Navarro High School

A high school that had several powerlifters place at the Division II state meet.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by powerlifters from Seguin and Navarro high schools showcase the growing talent and dedication in the sport of high school powerlifting in Texas. These young athletes have demonstrated their physical strength and mental toughness, representing their schools and communities with pride.