Four high school powerlifters from the Mitchell area participated in Powerlifting America's High School Nationals in Milwaukee from April 10-13. Mitchell High School senior Chailyn Cundy-Priebe claimed third place in the girls varsity 57-kilogram division with a total lift of 230 kilograms. Junior Quintin Spitzer from MHS secured 12th place in the boys varsity 105-kilogram division with a total lift of 435 kilograms.
Representing Mitchell Christian High School, junior Josh Brandt placed 11th in the boys varsity 74-kilogram division with a total lift of 512.5 kilograms, setting South Dakota state records in squat, deadlift, and total. Senior Jason Baas finished 21st in the boys varsity 83-kilogram division with a total lift of 472.5 kilograms.