McHenry Powerlifting girls team wins first place for 1A category at state meet

The McHenry Powerlifting Club’s girls team took first place in state in the 2025 Illinois High School Powerlifting Association (IHSPLA) State Championships at New Trier High School.

The boys took third place, and several individuals ranked high in individual honors for their weight class. The club competed in the 1A division with 16 other teams. 

Individual honors are as follows

  • Joshua Velazquez - 1st Place

  • Collin Meier - 1st Place

  • Nadja Micklinghoff - 1st Place

  • Madalynn Sima - 1st Place

  • Kellen Koehler - 2nd Place

  • Vincent Bramel - 2nd Place

  • Adia Bokhoven - 2nd Place

  • Tania Garcia - 2nd Place

  • Parker Bahnsen - 2nd Place

Great job, Warrior Powerlifting!