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Major Brown is the son of Daryon Brown and the late Shannon Brown. Major has played varsity basketball for the Rockets for two years. After high school, Major plans to attend West Texas A&M University as a collegiate track and field athlete majoring in sports and exercise sciences. HZW Media

Major Brown is the son of Daryon Brown and the late Shannon Brown. Major has played varsity basketball for the Rockets for two years. After high school, Major plans to attend West Texas A&M University as a collegiate track and field athlete majoring in sports and exercise sciences. HZW Media

Wellington spotlights Class of 2026 basketball players

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Childress Junior High School eighth-grader Tripp Hunter competes in The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armor for the Western Oklahoma Region, finishing second and qualifying to play in the National Championship at Fazio Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Competing in the 15-18-year-old division as a 14 year old, Hunter placed 37th out of 64 players at the National Championship competition. Childress Junior High School

Childress Junior High School eighth-grader Tripp Hunter competes in The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armor for the Western Oklahoma Region, finishing second and qualifying to play in the National Championship at Fazio Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Competing in the 15-18-year-old division as a 14 year old, Hunter placed 37th out of 64 players at the National Championship competition. Childress Junior High School

Childress’ Tripp Hunter competes in Junior Under ArmorTour

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Childress’ Ansley Parr homers to left field on a 54-mph pitch, helping the Lady Cats tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning against Jacksboro Thursday, Feb. 12. Courtesy Photo

Childress’ Ansley Parr homers to left field on a 54-mph pitch, helping the Lady Cats tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning against Jacksboro Thursday, Feb. 12. Courtesy Photo

Childress takes on Clarendon, Jacksboro Headline Goes Here

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CHILDRESS — Opening the season, the Childress Lady Cats recorded a shutout win against Clarendon, followed by a tough loss to Jacksboro.Taking the field Monday,Feb.
Lady Rockets dominate Lady Elks for bi-district championship

Lady Rockets dominate Lady Elks for bi-district championship

Lady Rockets dominate Lady Elks for bi-district championship

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, February 19, 2026
BUSHLAND – On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Wellington Lady Rockets pulled ahead and defeated the Quanah Lady Indians in a 7429 final on the road.Wellington got the ball rolling early in the game, controlling on both ends of the court. Taytum Kane led the Lady Rockets with an impressive 22 points.

Wellington Rockets roll past opponents

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, February 19, 2026
HIGHLAND PARK – The Wellington Skyrockets closed out the regular season in dominant fashion Monday, Feb. 16, rolling past the Highland Park Hornets in a 71-16 final matchup before the playoffs.Wellington set the tone early and never looked back, overwhelming on both ends of the floor.
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