The Centralia High School powerlifting team traveled north to compete at Timberline High School against 13 schools from across the Northwest, delivering an impressive day of competition highlighted by a first-place finish for the boys’ team and a solid seventh-place finish for the girls’ team.
Centralia brought 16 athletes to the meet, and 14 earned podium finishes while others continued building qualifying totals toward the state championship, coaches told The Chronicle.
The girls’ team saw a strong debut from sophomore Genesis Ramirez, who placed fourth in her division in her first competition with the team. Ramirez showed significant promise as she continues developing her strength and competition experience.
Centralia also showed up strong in the 181-pound class, where Lily Ashmore, Elizabeth Luna and Genesis Ramirez combined to claim half of the podium positions. Sophomore Enaaloha Vargas completed all her lifts successfully, showing consistency and determination throughout the meet landing a fourth place podium.
Additional girls’ results included Dani Etter and Skyla Collins, who each earned their first third-place podium finishes. Elizabeth Luna placed fifth, Lily Ashmore finished sixth and Madison Hardy battled through a competitive division to take eighth, remaining in contention for state.
The boys’ team delivered an exceptional showing, earning the first place overall team finish through strong individual efforts and a commitment to lifting, not just for themselves but for their teammates and their team score, their coaches said.
Julian Crenshaw, Tristin Henning and freshman Lane Markstrom each captured first-place finishes in their respective divisions. Elio Paul placed second, while Juan Rosas finished third and Heath Adderly took fourth. Jared Wickert and Randy Crenshaw each placed seventh, and freshman Seth Wonderlin finished eighth.
The meet also marked the competitive debut for freshmen Seth Wonderlin and Randy Crenshaw, with Crenshaw already making strides toward future podium finishes chasing his brother's strength and success under the bar.
Centralia athletes set multiple personal records throughout the day, reflecting the team’s continued progress as they prepare to host their home meet on Feb. 28. The event is expected to draw up to 250 lifters, making it one of the largest meets of the season as athletes across the region compete for state-qualifying totals.
“Centralia’s performance at Timberline reflects the growth of the program and the culture of hard work the athletes continue to build together,” the coaches wrote in an email to The Chronicle. “With momentum from this meet and multiple lifters moving closer to state-qualifying totals, the Tigers now turn their focus to hosting their first home competition on Feb. 28 at The Hub. Competing on their own platform, in front of their school and community, Centralia looks to build on this success and continue proving they are a team to keep watching as the season heads toward the state championship.”
