Not one, but two state champions finished on top from the Troy High School Girls Powerlifting Team at the 2025 THSWPA State Championship in Edinburg, Texas! Competing against 184 lifters across various weight classes, these ladies demonstrated true grit.

Collectively the team placed 4th overall among 66 competing schools in the 3A Division 1 classification.

State Champions & Individual Standings:

JaeJae Phillips (165 lb weight class) - 1st Place

Squat: 450 lbs

Bench Press: 280 lbs

Deadlift: 400 lbs

Total: 1,130 lbs

Bailey Maedgen (132 lb weight class) - 1st Place

Squat: 365 lbs

Bench Press: 220 lbs

Deadlift: 320 lbs

Total: 905 lbs

Hannah Halford (105 lb weight class) - 4th Place

Squat: 285 lbs

Bench Press: 125 lbs

Deadlift: 285 lbs

Total: 695 lbs

Peyton Powers (97 lb weight class) - 9th Place

Squat: 230 lbs

Bench Press: 105 lbs

Deadlift: 235 lbs

Total: 570 lbs

Hayden Stevens (242 lb weight class) - 8th Place

Squat: 350 lbs

Bench Press: 190 lbs

Deadlift: 305 lbs

Total: 845 lbs

With two individual gold medalists and a top-four team finish, the girls powerlifting team continues to shine.

Congratulations to all the athletes for their hard work and outstanding performance!