06/01/2026
🏋️♂️💪 National-Level Achievement! 💪🏋️♂️
Congratulations to Benton High School student-athlete Jaxon Backus for an outstanding performance at the Powerlifting America Age Division Nationals this weekend!
Competing in the 74kg Sub-Junior division, Jaxon totaled an impressive 585kg (1,289 lbs), including:
🔥 468 lb squat
🔥 314 lb bench press
🔥 496 lb deadlift
His remarkable effort earned him 4th place in the nation in his weight class!
We are incredibly proud of Jaxon's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence as he represented Benton on the national stage. Join us in congratulating him on this incredible accomplishment! 👏