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Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) officers and advisors, including Amy Detwiler and Jeffrey Collins, recently attend the Regional Fall Workshop in Lubbock. Following, the group toured the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department at Texas Tech University. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School

Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) officers and advisors, including Amy Detwiler and Jeffrey Collins, recently attend the Regional Fall Workshop in Lubbock. Following, the group toured the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department at Texas Tech University. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School

Practice makes perfect! Prior to a successful Livestock Judging Contest in Amarillo Friday, Sept. 23, Childress FFA meets for livestock judging practice Thursday, Sept. 15. For Tri-County State Fair and Rodeo Livestock Judging results, see 10A. Photo Courtesy of Childress FFA

Practice makes perfect! Prior to a successful Livestock Judging Contest in Amarillo Friday, Sept. 23, Childress FFA meets for livestock judging practice Thursday, Sept. 15. For Tri-County State Fair and Rodeo Livestock Judging results, see 10A. Photo Courtesy of Childress FFA

The Wellington Lady Firecrackers captured the cross country championship title at the Wheeler Invitational Saturday, Sept. 24. Four medaled, including Taytum Kane, who placed second, Aizlyn Menefield, who placed fifth, Ellie Thomas, who placed eighth, and Ceighley Killian, who placed ninth. Front row, from left: Menefield, Kane, Killian, Thomas. Back, from left: Addi English, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Henard, Elli Ouellette, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

The Wellington Lady Firecrackers captured the cross country championship title at the Wheeler Invitational Saturday, Sept. 24. Four medaled, including Taytum Kane, who placed second, Aizlyn Menefield, who placed fifth, Ellie Thomas, who placed eighth, and Ceighley Killian, who placed ninth. Front row, from left: Menefield, Kane, Killian, Thomas. Back, from left: Addi English, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Henard, Elli Ouellette, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

First Christian Church, 700 Haskell St., will host a Fifth Quarter from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, following the home football game. Food and games will be provided for the youth to enjoy. “A fun event that all youth are invited to attend, we want to them to relax, laugh and enjoy some time with friends and maybe make some new friends as well,” said Pastor Brian Moore. For more information, call the church at 806-447-5529 or email wfcc700@yahoo.com. Courtesy Graphic

First Christian Church, 700 Haskell St., will host a Fifth Quarter from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, following the home football game. Food and games will be provided for the youth to enjoy. “A fun event that all youth are invited to attend, we want to them to relax, laugh and enjoy some time with friends and maybe make some new friends as well,” said Pastor Brian Moore. For more information, call the church at 806-447-5529 or email wfcc700@yahoo.com. Courtesy Graphic

Childress’ Sophie Stephens(5)sends the ball over the net during the Lady Cats’ previous win over Dalhart. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Sophie Stephens(5)sends the ball over the net during the Lady Cats’ previous win over Dalhart. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Lady Cats snag win over Miami, fall short to Caprock, Tascosa

CHILDRESS — Following three back-to-back wins over Dalhart, Dimmitt and Shamrock, the Childress Lady Cats took a tough fall to Caprock Saturday, Sept. 10, dropping 3-0 (16-25, 24-26, 17-25), which was followed by another shutout loss (15-25, 20-25, 8-25) against Tascosa Tuesday, Sept. 13.