Congratulations are in order for two student lifters who have advanced to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association's (THSPA) state championship.

Amari Crowder and Zach Essih, both from Timberview High School, will compete in the finals on Saturday, March 26 at the Taylor County Expo Center (1700 Turner Plaza Dr., Abilene, TX 79602). Lifting begins at 8 a.m.

Tickets to the competition can be purchased online or at the door for $10. More information about the tournament and qualifiers can be found here.