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POWERLIFTING
Popes - We highly recommend completing the athletic registration EARLY to ensure your son/daughter is able to participate in their desired sport - Athletic registration is due one week before the season begins - Hang on to your son's/daughter's WIAA Physical Form as you will need to upload it to the online registration form by taking a picture of it or scanning it
Seven Popes Compete at Wisconsin State Powerlifting Meet
March 6-8, 2026 | Fox Cities Exhibition Center, Appleton, WI
Pius XI sends seven powerlifters to the Wisconsin State Meet this weekend, representing the Popes across multiple weight classes in both men's and women's divisions.
Female Athletes:
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Selah Edmond – 148 lbs
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Jordyn McClain – 95 lbs
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Angelica Jones – 181 lbs
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Payton Denneau – 181 lbs
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Christine Moore – 220 lbs
Male Athletes:
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Holden Benishek – 198 lbs
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Jordan Powell – 275+ lbs
Event Details: 📅 Dates: March 6-8, 2026
📍 Location: Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 355 W Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54911
⏰ Schedule: Friday (lighter weight classes),
Saturday (mid-weight), Sunday (heavyweights)
Next Stop: Powerlifting America Nationals – April 16-18, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska
Good luck to all our Popes competing this weekend!
GoPopes 🏋️♀️🔵🟡
Varsity Powerlifting 2025-26
POWERLIFTING
Building Strength. Building Character. Building Champions.
Join a tradition of excellence that transforms student-athletes into champions both on and off the platform.
About Our Program
Forge Your Strength at Pius XI
The Pius XI Powerlifting Team represents the pinnacle of high school strength sports in Milwaukee. We're more than just a powerlifting program – we're a brotherhood and sisterhood dedicated to developing the complete student-athlete through the discipline of powerlifting.
Our program combines cutting-edge training methodologies with the timeless values of hard work, dedication, and mutual support. Every athlete who joins our team embarks on a journey of personal transformation that extends far beyond the weight room.
Adren Jett
Powerlifting Head Coach
HISTORY
Varsity Powerlifting 2024-25
2024-2025 Season Highlights
Championship-Level Performance
This year has been exceptional for Pius XI Powerlifting, showcasing the depth and talent of our program:
State Championship Representation
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6 Athletes Qualified for the 2024 Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association (WHSPA) State Championships
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Competed at the elite level against Wisconsin's best high school powerlifters
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Represented Pius XI with distinction at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton
Our 2024 State Competitors:
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Christine Moore - Demonstrated exceptional technique and determination
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Stephanie Guardado Chavez - Exemplified our commitment to excellence
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Samantha Franke - Proved that dedication pays off
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Hannah Peters - Represented our team values with pride
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David Westphal Suarez - Showed the power of consistent training
Season Achievements:
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100% of our athletes achieved personal records during the season
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Multiple school records broken across all weight classes
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Regional qualifier performances that exceeded expectations
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Team unity and sportsmanship that exemplifies Pius XI values
