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Childress High School freshman Kinley Galligan and senior Cutter Bruce are the McDonald’s Big Macs of the Week, announced Thursday, Jan. 29. Adapting to varsity, Galligan serves as a lockdown defender, putting in the dirty work for the Lady Cats, while Bruce moved into the starting rotation for the Bobcats, proving himself as a selfless teammate while making things tough for the opposing team in the paint. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Childress High School freshman Kinley Galligan and senior Cutter Bruce are the McDonald’s Big Macs of the Week, announced Thursday, Jan. 29. Adapting to varsity, Galligan serves as a lockdown defender, putting in the dirty work for the Lady Cats, while Bruce moved into the starting rotation for the Bobcats, proving himself as a selfless teammate while making things tough for the opposing team in the paint. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

Skyrockets stay strong

MEMPHIS – The Wellington Skyrockets added two additional wins last week, taking on the Memphis Cyclones Tuesday, Jan. 27, followed by the Clarendon Broncos Friday, Jan. 30.
Childress High School senior Jacob Mora sings a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career with the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Childress High School gymnasium foyer.

Childress High School senior Jacob Mora sings a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career with the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Childress High School gymnasium foyer.

Childress’ Geiser, Mora sign National Letters of Intent

CHILDRESS — Following numerous prospect camps and game-day invites, as well as campus visits across the nation, Childress High School seniors Kavyn Geiser and Jacob Mora recently announced their college commitments, followed by a joint National Letter of Intent signing Thursday, Jan.
The Childress High School powerlifting teams compete at the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31 in Clyde.

The Childress High School powerlifting teams compete at the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31 in Clyde.

Childress powerlifters compete at Clyde Invitational

CLYDE — The Childress Bobcat and Lady Cat powerlifting teams recently competed in the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31, bringing home three top-five placements, as well as five personal records.
The Highland Park Hornets hoist the ball toward the goal at the sound of the buzzer Thursday evening, Jan. 22 in Wellington, securing the Wellington Skyrockets’ 103-23 win.

The Highland Park Hornets hoist the ball toward the goal at the sound of the buzzer Thursday evening, Jan. 22 in Wellington, securing the Wellington Skyrockets’ 103-23 win.

Jaybirds rout the Rockets; Wellington swats the Hornets

JAYTON – The Wellington Rockets traveled to Jayton for a Tuesday, Jan. 20 contest against the Jaybirds, falling by a final score of 61-53.
The Childress Bobcat Basketball Program donates over $850 to We Can Care, a local nonprofit organization aiding Childress County cancer patients, Tuesday, Jan. 20 during the Childress vs. River Road matchup at Bobcat Den in Childress. Funds were obtained through the purchase of $1 paper sneakers during Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week, a nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause—ending cancer as we know it.

The Childress Bobcat Basketball Program donates over $850 to We Can Care, a local nonprofit organization aiding Childress County cancer patients, Tuesday, Jan. 20 during the Childress vs. River Road matchup at Bobcat Den in Childress. Funds were obtained through the purchase of $1 paper sneakers during Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week, a nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause—ending cancer as we know it.

Coaches vs. Cancer raises over $850 for local nonprofit

CHILDRESS — Childress and River Road High Schools teamed up to honor those affected by cancer during a matchup Tuesday, Jan. 20, celebrating Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week, a nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause—ending cancer as we know it.
Childress High School juniors Crewz Keys, left, and Sara Davis, right, were recently named the McDonald’s Big Mac of the Week, announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. Back from a shoulder injury sustained in the early season, Davis went 7-of-8 from the three-point line her first two games back on the floor, while Keys has averaged 15 points per game since the Bobcats began district play.

Childress High School juniors Crewz Keys, left, and Sara Davis, right, were recently named the McDonald’s Big Mac of the Week, announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. Back from a shoulder injury sustained in the early season, Davis went 7-of-8 from the three-point line her first two games back on the floor, while Keys has averaged 15 points per game since the Bobcats began district play.