DEL VALLE, TX – In a display of raw strength and competitive grit, the Temple Tem-Cat Powerlifting team ascended to the top of the podium on March 5th. Competing in the THSGPA Class 6A Region 2 Unequipped Championships at Del Valle High School, the Tem-Cats edged out the competition to be crowned Regional Champions.
In a nail-biting finish for the team standings, Temple secured first place by a single point.
The Final Team Standings
1st Place: Temple (18 points)
2nd Place: Killeen (17 points)
3rd Place: Joshua (15 points)
Clinton Shatters Records, Punches Ticket to State
The story of the night was senior powerhouse Jazaria Clinton. Competing in the 242+ weight class, Clinton didn’t just win; she rewritten the record books. Clinton broke every one of her own previous regional marks to set a new standard for the division.
The Record-Breaking Performance:
Squat: 405 lbs (New Regional Record)
Bench: 205 lbs (New Regional Record)
Deadlift: 355 lbs (New Regional Record)
Total: 965 lbs (New Regional Total)
With her first-place finish, Clinton officially qualifies for the State Meet, cementing her status as one of the most dominant lifters in Texas.
The Medal Stand: Top 5 Finishers
While Clinton took home the gold, the Tem-Cats' championship run was a total team effort. Temple saw five other lifters place in the top five of their respective weight classes, providing the essential points needed for the team title:
Jazaria Clinton (Sr): 1st Place (242+) – State Qualifier
Zoey Robinson (Jr): 3rd Place (165)
Kamiya Porter (Sr): 3rd Place (198)
Maddison Sapp (Sr): 4th Place (123)
Mariah Gaines (Sr): 4th Place (220)
Alaina Lopez (Jr): 5th Place (198)
Regional Rankings & Depth
In a meet decided by such a slim margin, the performance of the entire roster proved vital. The following lifters secured top-10 regional rankings, showcasing the depth of the Temple program:
Kaylyn Wolf (Sr): 6th Place (198)
Mattie Whittmore (Fr): 6th Place (220)
Lilyian Wilkerson (Fr): 8th Place (132)
Chloe Walkins (So): 8th Place (165)
Alixxiya Miner (So): 9th Place (148)
Ginger Evans (Sr): 9th Place (220)
Complete Results here
What’s Next?
The road leads to the Rio Grande Valley. Jazaria Clinton will represent the Regional Champion Tem-Cats at the State Meet held at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. The action kicks off on March 18th at 4:00 PM.
