Siblings Diego Capetillo, left, and PJ Capetillo, pose for pictures after competing in the College Nationals Powerlifting Meet in New Orleans, Louisiana. Courtesy Ramona Capetillo
By David Wolman
Farmersville alums and siblings PJ Capetillo (Class of 2025) and Diego Capetillo (Class of 2024) competed at the Collegiate Nationals powerlifting meet in New Orleans, Louisiana, held April 9-12.
Diego, who finished fifth at the 2025 CNATS, claimed the title of 2026 Collegiate National Champion.
Competing in the 220-pound men’s equipped weight class, Diego recorded a 777-pound squat, a new USAPL Southwest junior record. He followed that with a 479-pound bench press, a new USAPL Southwest open record.
With a 617-pound deadlift, he totaled 1,874 pounds and earned All-American honors.
PJ, a freshman at Louisiana Tech University, competed in the 143-pound women’s equipped weight class and finished fifth. Her final lifts included a 375-pound squat, a 198-pound bench press and a 380-pound deadlift. Her final deadlift secured her spot in the top five, giving her a total of 953 pounds.
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