Keller ISD Powerlifters Compete at State; TCHS Earns Historic Finish

Twelve powerlifters from Keller ISD competed in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship on March 27-28 at the Taylor County Expo Center.

Timber Creek High School made program history, earning its first team trophy with a fourth-place finish in its debut season competing in the unequipped division at the state meet.

Individually, Timber Creek’s Jamal Bolden, Andon Akins, and Nathan Giddens each earned third-place finishes in their respective weight classes, while Anthony Shipley placed fifth in the 220-pound division. Congratulations to Coach Matt Martin and the Timber Creek team on an outstanding season.

The following state qualifiers represented campuses across Keller ISD:

Unequipped Division

Timber Creek High School (6A) -  4th Place Overall
Jamal Bolden | 132 lbs. weight class, 1010 total lbs lifted, 3rd place
Andon Akins | 165 lbs. weight class, 1325 total lbs. lifted, 3rd place
Nathan Giddens | 198 lbs. weight class, 1365 total lbs. lifted, 3rd place
Anthony Shipley | 220 lbs. weight class, 1405 total lbs. lifted, 5th place 

Keller High School (6A)
Jacob Smith | 220 lbs. weight class, 1275 total lbs. lifted, 12th place

Equipped Division 

Timber Creek High School (6A)
Collin Bruce | 165 lbs. weight class, 1,345 lbs. lifted, 12th place

Central High School (6A)
Isaac Perez | 132 lbs. weight class, 840 lbs. lifted, 8th place
Rikki Deere | 148 lbs. weight class, 1215 lbs. lifted, 18th place
Collin Reed | 308 lbs. weight class, 1575 lbs. lifted, 7th place

Keller High School (6A)
Thomas Huerta | 181 lbs. weight class, 1350 lbs. lifted, 11th place
Seth Payne | 198 lbs. weight class, DNF

Fossil Ridge High School (5A)
Michael Reinosheik | 181 lbs. weight class, 1375 total lbs. lifted, 12th place