Joaquin Lady Ram Powerlifters Medal at Regional, State Meets


From left: Halle Bonner and Riley Mullins

March 26, 2024 - The Joaquin Lady Rams Powerlifting team competed at the Region III 1A/2A Regional Powerlifting meet on Friday, March 1st in Commerce, Texas. Competing from Joaquin High School were Emma Barton, Halle Bonner, Zion James, and Riley Mullins.


From left: (front Row) Emma Barton, Zion James, (back row) Halle Bonner, Riley Mullins, and Anna Lewis, manager

Riley finished 4th in her weight class and achieve her personal best with a total of 805 lbs. She squatted 310, bench pressed 170, and dead lifted 325 for a total lift of 805.

Halle finished 1st in her weight class to earn 2X Regional Champion, and advanced for her third trip to State. She set personal records on all her lifts. She squatted 390, bench pressed 200, and dead lifted 375 for a total of 965 lbs.


From left: Manager Emma Barton, Halle Bonner, and Coach Beth Lawson.

On Wednesday, March 13th, Halle Bonner competed at the THSWPA State Powerlifting Meet in Frisco, Texas at the Comerica Center.


Halle Bonner showing her State Medal.

Halle represented Joaquin well with a 3rd place finish in her weight class. She squatted 385, bench pressed 195, and dead lifted 360 for a total of 940.

Last year as a sophomore she placed 4th and her freshman year she placed 9th. Congratulations!

Submitted photos from Regional Competition.

Emma Barton

Riley Mullins

Zion James

Halle Bonner

From left: Halle Bonner and Coach Beth Lawson

Halle Bonner showing Regional Medal

Submitted photos from State Meet.

Halle Bonner at State Meet


Halle with the creator of the Bench Daddy, Mike Womack

State Champions

Halle with her coach, manager, and family who were able to attend the state meet.