LHSPLALouisiana High School Powerlifting Association
Hall of Fame / Class of 2006

LHSPLA HALL OF FAME

1998 Alexandria Senior High Girls Powerlifting Team

Team

Alexandria Senior High School

INDUCTED 2006

THE BIOGRAPHY

Overview

The 1998 Alexandria Senior High girls’ team won the program’s seventh consecutive LHSPLA title.

Career & Service

  • Seven individual state champions: Stefanie McMillan, Linzi Gott, Kim Goff, Ashley Willis, Kimmy Barbera, Sheryl Newman and Leah Gooden.
  • All remaining athletes finished in the top four of their weight classes: Jillian Long, Courtney Gamburg, Kristin Smith and Casey Matthews.

Honors & Achievements

  • Stefanie McMillan and Kimmy Barbera won the two Outstanding Lifter awards at the 1998 Division I girls’ meet.
  • Duane Urbina was named the 1998 Girls 4A Coach of the Year.

Legacy & Impact

  • The team’s achievement reflected both championship performances and depth across its lineup.