According to Wylie Powerlifting Coach Cort Arthur, the “state” of Wylie Powerlifting is excellent as it ended its 2025-26 season with two Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Champions. On March 21, Wylie sophomore Arielys Perez-Rivera became the first Girls Powerlifting State Champion in Wylie history after she dominated the girls 105 weight class, lifting […]
In the Spotlight: Lady Bulldogs Powerlifting
More than meets the eye when it comes to the girl’s powerlifting program at Wylie High School. After visiting with some of the team members and head coach, it is easy to see why the program is flourishing. The Sport for Real Powerlifting is a sport of threes and persistence. Each athlete gets three chances […]
Powerlifting Prowess
When I think about powerlifting, I imagine massive individuals. Honestly, I think most people do if they don’t know much about the sport…like me. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to visit with Wylie powerlifters Brylee Ross and Landry Carlton to learn more about the sport, why they have invested three years into it, and the […]
Powerlifting Team Slams State Record Books
Wylie’s powerlifting team had an amazing spring competition season, winning a team state championship and three individual state championships in March. X’Zavier Collins, Jaxon Lunsford and Joel Scott all won state championships in their weight classes. But as impressive as that is, it gets even more impressive. X’Zavier set four state records, and Joel set […]
Five Wylie Athletes Advance to the State Powerlifting Meet
Wylie Powerlifting will be sending 5 athletes to the State Meet! State will be March 27th 2021 in Abilene at the Expo Center. Regional Meet Results: Weight Class 123: 1st place-Reece Gooding- 855 total Weight Class 165: 1st place-Joel Scott- 1400 total 2nd place-Noah Beach- 1300 total Weight Class 275: 1st place- Jaxon Lunsford- 1515 […]