Raton High School Powerlifting

05/27/2026

Workouts start on June 1st @ Raton High School weight room 6 am! If you are new, show up and we will get you added to the Parent Square group! All 7-12 graders are welcome!!!!!!!

05/18/2026

Dear Parents and Students,

We are excited to invite all incoming 7th–12th grade students to join our Powerlifting Program beginning June 1st!

Our program is built on hard work, discipline, commitment, and teamwork. Athletes will develop strength, confidence, proper lifting technique, and a competitive mindset while training in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Summer workouts will take place 3 days per week and are open to all students in grades 7–12 interested in becoming part of the program. No prior experience is necessary.

Please note:
7th grade students are welcome to practice and be full members of the team as they learn technique and prepare for competition.
Per competition guidelines, students cannot officially compete until 8th grade.

This is a great opportunity for students to improve athletically, build relationships, and become part of a strong team culture that emphasizes accountability and personal growth.
Workout schedules and additional details will be shared prior to the start date. We look forward to building another great season together!
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Mattorano at [email protected] .

Sincerely,
​Justin Mattorano
Head Powerlifting Coach
​Raton High School

05/18/2026

Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to invite all incoming 7th–12th grade students to join our Powerlifting Program beginning June 1st!
Our program is built on hard work, discipline, commitment, and teamwork. Athletes will develop strength, confidence, proper lifting technique, and a competitive mindset while training in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Summer workouts will take place 3 days per week and are open to all students in grades 7–12 interested in becoming part of the program. No prior experience is necessary.
Please note:
7th grade students are welcome to practice and be full members of the team as they learn technique and prepare for competition.
Per competition guidelines, students cannot officially compete until 8th grade.
This is a great opportunity for students to improve athletically, build relationships, and become part of a strong team culture that emphasizes accountability and personal growth.
Workout schedules and additional details will be shared prior to the start date. We look forward to building another great season together!
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Mattorano at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
​Justin Mattorano
Head Powerlifting Coach
​Raton High School

04/28/2026

04/12/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our Tigers who competed this weekend in the NMAA State Powerlifting Championship. Our Tigers literally gave all they had!

Friday, the boys competed!

Josh Mastrantoni, Sr., placed 3rd in the 124 WC.

Koby Gomez, Jr., placed 4th in the 308 WC.

Gradee Mosimann, So., placed 5th in the 165 WC.

Saturday the girls competed!

Jennifer Mattorano, Sr., placed 3rd in the 105 WC.

Juliana Ware, Jr., placed 7th in the 114 WC.

Congratulations!!!! We are so proud!!!! Go Tigers!!!

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

It's official! We will have 5 athletes competing at the NMAA Powerlifting State Competition next weekend at the Rio Ranchero Convention Center!

Congratulations to Jennifer Mattorano, Josh Mastrantoni, Koby Gomez, Gradee Mosimann, and Juliana Ware!!

We are so proud of the powerlifters for putting in all their hard work!

Go TIGERS!!!!

03/12/2026

Clayton Dual Meet update and individual state standings update!!!

Both teams finished 2nd overall against the Clayton Yellow jackets.

-- Jennifer Mattorano placed 1st in the 105 lb weight class. She currently is sitting 2nd place in the state in her weight class!!!
Squat - 175 lbs (Personal Best)
Bench - 80 lbs (Previous Best)
Deadlift - 185 lbs (Huge Personal Best)
Total = 440 lbs

-- Juliana Ware placed 1st in the 114 lb weight class. She is currently sitting 3rd in the state in her weight class!!
Squat - 185 lbs (Previous best)
Bench - 85 lbs (Personal best)
Deadlift - 190 lbs (previous best)
total = 460 lbs

-- Miranda Medina placed 2nd in the 148 lbs weight class. She is currently sitting 13th in the state in her weight class.
Squat - 175 lbs (Personal Best)
Bench - 95 lbs (previous best)
Deadlift - 250 lbs (Personal Best)
total = 460 lbs

-- Koriann Gomez placed 1st in the 181 lbs weight class. She is currently sitting 13th in the state in her weight class.
Squat - 190 lbs (Personal Best)]
Bench - 80 lbs (Personal Best)
Deadlift - 250 lbs (Personal Best)
total = 520 lbs

-- Josh Mastrantoni placed 2nd in the 123 lb weight class. He is currently sitting 5th in the state in his weight class.
Squat - 225 lbs
Bench - 160 lbs
Deadlift - 275 lbs (previous best)
total = 660 lbs

-- Gradee Mosimann placed 1st in the 165 lb weight class. He is currently sitting 8th in the state in his weight class.
Squat - 305 lbs (Personal Best)
Bench - 185 lbs (Personal Best)
Deadlift - 385 lbs (Personal Best)
total = 875 lbs

-- Josh Simmons placed 1st in the 198 weight class. He is currently sitting 11th in the state in his weight class.
Squat - 325 lbs (previous best)
Bench - 205 lbs (previous best)
Deadlift - 350 lbs (Personal Best)
total = 880 lbs

-- Koby Gomez placed 2nd in the 308 lb weight class. He is currently sitting 5th in the state in his weight class.
Squat - 385 lbs (Personal Best)
Bench - 185 lbs (Personal Best)
Deadlift - 450 lbs (Personal Best)
total = 1020 lbs!

Our next powerlifting meet will be Monday, March 23rd at 9am at Raton Gymnasium. This will be our last meet before the State Championship meet in April.

Go TIGERS!!!!!!!

03/07/2026

Tomorrow we head to Clayton for a dual meet!!!

First lift at 9am!

Go Tigers!

01/22/2026

Your 2025/2026 Raton Powerlifting Team
Big Thank you to Beto Dominguez for capturing these moments.