The Maiden powerlifting team took second place with 33 points at the region meet in Fort Stockton on March 1, qualifying four Maidens for state competition.

Sophomore Madi Werner lifted a total 560 pounds to take the championship in the 105-pound division, while freshman Amanda Rodriguez lifted a total 585 pounds to take the championship in the 114-pound division. Junior Sara Medrano took the championship in the 220-pound division, lifting a total of 800 pounds. Also qualifying for state as second place in the 148-pound division was sophomore Brittany Kelly, who lifted a total of 735 pounds.

Other Maidens who place included sophomore Tori Acosta who took third in the 132-pound division, lifting 590 pounds (10 pounds under the state-qualifying weight); sophomore Alexia Macias who took fourth in the 123-pound category, lifting 565 pounds total; senior Ariana Conner who took fourth in the 97 pound division, lifting 430 pounds total; sophomore Brittany Espinoza who took sixth in the 114-pound division, lifting a total weight of 515 pounds; sophomore Monica Alvidrez who took sixth in the 123-pound division, lifting 520 total pounds; freshman Janette Vargas who took sixth in the 198-pound division, lifting 590 pounds; and senior Elora Johnson who took ninth in the 114-pound division, lifting 435 pounds.

The state meet will be held in Corpus Christi on March 15.