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News Staff
Friday, April 7, 2023
April 11 The varsity Wellington Skyrocket baseball team plays the Memphis Cyclones at 4:30 p.m. in Memphis. April 13 Qualifying junior varsity and varsity Wellington Skyrocket and Lady Rocket track and field athletes compete at the Area Invitational in Stinnett.
Wellington’s Major Brown (1) slides into home plate last Friday, March 24, scoring the game-winning run against the Nazareth Swifts in a 21-20 final. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington’s Major Brown (1) slides into home plate last Friday, March 24, scoring the game-winning run against the Nazareth Swifts in a 21-20 final. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Walk-off seals win for Wellington against Nazareth

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, March 31, 2023
WELLINGTON — With the game tied at 20, the Wellington Skyrockets singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run and tipping the scale as Major Brown slid into home plate, sealing a 21-20 final against the Nazareth Swifts Friday, March 24.
Childress’ Adah Henderson competes in high jump during the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 23 at Fair Park Stadium. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Adah Henderson competes in high jump during the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 23 at Fair Park Stadium. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Area athletes compete in Bobcat Relays

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, March 31, 2023
CHILDRESS — Recently competing in the Bobcat Relays, the junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cats secured first-place team finishes, thanks to a combined 15 first-place individual placements, while the varsity Childress Bobcats finished third, as well as the junior varsity Wellington...
Memphis High School (MHS) junior Ryder Robison breaks the 3,200-meter school record with a time of 10:27.45 at the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 23. Jesse Chavira, MHS Class of 1994, congratulates Robison on breaking his record time, which was recorded in 1992, 31 years ago. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School (MHS) junior Ryder Robison breaks the 3,200-meter school record with a time of 10:27.45 at the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 23. Jesse Chavira, MHS Class of 1994, congratulates Robison on breaking his record time, which was recorded in 1992, 31 years ago. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Robison breaks 30-year school record

News Staff
Friday, March 31, 2023
Memphis High School (MHS) junior Ryder Robison breaks the 3,200-meter school record with a time of 10:27.45 at the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 23. Jesse Chavira, MHS Class of 1994, congratulates Robison on breaking his record time, which was recorded in 1992, 31 years ago.
Junior Hicks, left, rounds out his junior season of powerlifting at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) Division 3 State Championship Friday, March 24. Hicks is coached by Matthew Olson, right. Courtesy Photo

Junior Hicks, left, rounds out his junior season of powerlifting at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) Division 3 State Championship Friday, March 24. Hicks is coached by Matthew Olson, right. Courtesy Photo

Hicks rounds out powerlifting season at state championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, March 31, 2023
CHILDRESS — Junior Hicks, a junior at Childress High School, rounded out his powerlifting season at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) Division 3 State Championship Friday, March 24 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.
Childress’ Custer Keys pitches against the Shallowater Mustangs Saturday, March 25. Photo by Lori Rabe

Childress’ Custer Keys pitches against the Shallowater Mustangs Saturday, March 25. Photo by Lori Rabe

Bobcats claim blow-out victory over Roosevelt, tally losses to Slaton, Shallowater

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, March 31, 2023
CHILDRESS — Tallying two losses, as well as a blowout victory, the Childress Bobcats brought their season record to 6-6 this past week. A walk-off left the Bobcats on the wrong end of a 9-8 final Tuesday, March 21 as Slaton doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring a game-winning run.

Cyclones take victories over Wellington, Shamrock

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, March 31, 2023
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Cyclones recently picked up wins over Wellington and Shamrock, bringing their season record to 4-3. Clawing their way to a 7-2 victory over the Wellington Skyrockets, the Cyclones fired up the offense in the first inning, catching an early and definite lead Tuesday, March 21.
Summer Owens, Girls’ Singles, Regional Qualifier Courtesy Photos

Summer Owens, Girls’ Singles, Regional Qualifier Courtesy Photos

Wellington tennists advance to regionals

Bev Odom
Friday, March 31, 2023
VERNON — Hosted by Quanah, eight Wellington tennists advanced at the District 2-2A Tennis Tournament, which took place Tuesday, March 21 in Vernon. Players returned for playback matches Thursday, March 23. Tennists advancing to regionals include the following.
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