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DOWAGIAC — A trio of area high school competitors placed at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association state meets recently.

Dowagiac’s Sierra Carpenter was the state runner-up with a total lift of 735 pounds in her division, while junior Olivia Stanger placed sixth with a total lift of 585 pounds in her division.

Buchanan sophomore Faith Bartley took first place at the MHSPLA JV state meet held recently.

Bartley finished with a total of 760 pounds. She squatted 235-pounds, bench pressed 110-pounds and had a deadlift of 325-pounds.