High School Powerlifters Dominate Regionals
Corinth High School swept both boys and girls regional powerlifting titles this week, positioning them as top state championship contenders. Meanwhile, high school meets across the US saw standout performances including Max R. Piva placing 6th overall at Kansas State with a 950lbs total (255 bench, 275 hang clean, 420 squat) and Larry Jones finishing 5th with a 1000lbs total in the 242lb class.
- The Corinth High School powerlifting program has a recent history of success, with the boys' team also winning the Mississippi Class 5A state championship in 2024 and 2025. - The school's dominance extends further back; in 2021, the Corinth boys secured the 4A state title, while the girls' team finished as the state runner-up. - During their 2025 Class 5A state victory, the Corinth girls team scored a total of 60 points, decisively beating second-place Gautier, which had 40 points. - In the 2024 boys' 5A state championship, Corinth's 50 team points gave them a commanding lead over the runner-up, Gautier, who finished with 32 points. - High school powerlifting in Mississippi is governed by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), which classifies schools into divisions from 1A to 7A for competition. - The state championships are the culmination of the season, with teams and individual lifters having to first qualify through regional competitions.
