Alice Lady Coyotes win Sinton invitational to open season

The Alice Lady Coyote powerlifting team captured first place at the Sinton Lady Pirates invitational on Saturday, Jan. 10, delivering a statement win that signals early-season depth for the program in Jim Wells County. The team trophy reflected strong lifts across squat, bench and deadlift and a balanced group effort that outpaced the field at the invitational.

Alice’s performance stood out as a program-level achievement rather than a single standout result: several lifters posted top lifts in their weight classes, contributing points that together secured the team championship. That balanced scoring matters in powerlifting meets, where cumulative team totals determine placement. Winning an out-of-town invitational like Sinton’s provides a performance benchmark for coaches and athletes as they shape lineups for district competition later this winter.

For local families and supporters, the result is more than a trophy. Early success tends to increase community interest in a small-school program, translating into higher turnout at home meets and stronger volunteer and booster support. Those grassroots contributions matter for equipment, travel and meet-entry costs; a visible win makes fundraising pitches easier and can sustain investment in coaching and facility upgrades. For student lifters, the psychological lift of a team victory often translates into higher training intensity and increased retention through the season.

From a development perspective, the win also helps individual athletes seeking postseason seeding and potential college recruitment conversations. Coaches will now have measurable competition data to present when advocating for athletes at showcase events or when filling season plans to peak at district and regional meets.

Alice’s victory at Sinton arrives early in the competitive calendar, leaving time to refine technique and adjust training loads before district qualifiers. Expect the coaching staff to analyze meet-level results, prioritize recovery for key lifters and target point opportunities in upcoming meets. For Jim Wells County residents who follow high school sports, the Lady Coyotes’ trophy is a local storyline that can draw neighbors to support future meets and underwrite program growth.

The takeaway? Celebrate the win, show up to the next meet, and keep backing the lifters. A strong start like this can ripple through the season—more fans in the stands, more dollars in the booster bucket, and more opportunities for Alice athletes to lift their way into bigger chances.