Thursday, April 25, 2024
Making it to the women’s state powerlifting meet is an impressive feat, but one Gatesville High School senior reached that level of competition two years in a row.
Emmaleah Zacha competed in the 259+ weight class, placing third overall over three categories – squat, bench press, and deadlift – at the THSWPA State Championships in Corpus Christi on Friday, March 18. She was the only GHS athlete that qualified to compete at the state meet. Zacha had her eyes set on finishing higher than she did last year, placing second, but struggled in the squat category that started the day.
“I am so proud of the way she fought and battled after the rough start. She never gave up, even though many in her position very well could have.” powerlifting coach Jason Moffett said in an email. “She deserves a ton of credit for the way she has competed throughout her career and for the hard work, effort and time she has invested.”
Zacha squatted 425 pounds, benched 265 pounds, and deadlifted 365 pounds, totaling 1,055 pounds for the day.
Zacha was crowned the regional champion in her 259+ weight class on March 4 at THSWPA Region II meet at Dublin High School.
