Lifting Student-Athlete Competes at National Championship Event

Killeen, Texas, (March 21, 2026)-  A student-athlete on the Missouri Valley College lifting teams competed at the USA Powerlifting Military/Police/Fire Fighters National Championship Killeen, Texas.

Sophomore Jaden Lambert (Belton, Mo.) competed in the Men's Raw Junior 75kg weight class.  Lambert finished with a 210kg/462lbs squat, 127.5kg/280.5lbs bench press, and a 197.5kg/434.5lbs dead lift to finish with a total of 535kg/1,177lbs.  Lambert finished second in his division, and was eligible to compete at the National championship as an Air Force Reservist.

Next up for the Missouri Valley College lifting teams will be their respective National championship competitions.  The USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals take place in New Orleans, La., and the USA Weightlifting University Nationals are in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Both events take place April 9-12.  Combined, the two programs have a total of 32 Vikings that have qualified to compete at the National events, setting program records.

About Missouri Valley College

Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.