Dripping Springs High School had four qualifiers competing at the State Powerlifting Championships and Matthew Hemphill won the state title in his weight class. As a team the Tigers finished in 9th place overall.

Hemphill is the State Champion for the 181-pound weight class with a total of 1,580 pounds. He squatted 625 pounds, benched 385 pounds, and deadlifted 570 pounds.  He also won Lifter of the Meet for the heavy platforms, which means he was the best pound-for-pound lifter from the 181, 19...