Lady Vaqueros Win Region 5-3A DI Powerlifting Title, Target State Meet

San Diego's Lady Vaqueros are headed to the state powerlifting meet after capturing the Region 5-3A Division I championship, adding another title to a program that has become a consistent force in South Texas competition.

The regional crown positions the Lady Vaqueros among the top powerlifting programs in their classification, with the state meet now the next objective on the schedule. The team is currently preparing for that competition, which will test the lifters who helped secure the regional title against the strongest programs across Texas.

Powerlifting in the 3A Division I classification demands performance across three disciplines: squat, bench press, and deadlift, with combined totals determining individual and team standings. Winning a region in that format requires depth across multiple weight classes, not simply a standout performer or two.

The Alice Echo News Journal reported the championship on March 10, 2026. Full details of the meet, including individual athlete performances, weight-class results, and the team's margin of victory, were not immediately available.

The state meet will be the Lady Vaqueros' next milestone, and the program's regional title keeps Jim Wells County represented at the highest level of UIL powerlifting competition this spring.