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Tatum Martin, left, and Quinn Roberson, second-place girls’ doubles.

Tatum Martin, left, and Quinn Roberson, second-place girls’ doubles.

Firecrackers earn tennis tournament accolades

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
The 2026 Wellington Junior High School (WJHS) Tennis Tournament took place at the local tennis courts on Monday, May 4. “A huge shoutout to all our student athletes for your hard work on the courts,” said WJHS Principal Shannon Fisher. “We are so proud of how you played.

Lady Cats take bi-district championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
FLOYDADA — The Childress Lady Cats continued their playoff run, defeating Muleshoe, 1-0, for the bi-district championship Friday, April 24.Recording 21 outs, Ansley Parr struck out 10 batters on the day, surrendering three hits and zero runs over seven innings while walking one.
The girls’ doubles team of cousins Bryn Phillips and Oakley Folk and the mixed doubles team of Anna Dwyer and Noah Cantu compete at the UIL Region 1 Tournament Monday, April 20 in Amarillo. COURTESY PHOTO

The girls’ doubles team of cousins Bryn Phillips and Oakley Folk and the mixed doubles team of Anna Dwyer and Noah Cantu compete at the UIL Region 1 Tournament Monday, April 20 in Amarillo. COURTESY PHOTO

Skyrocket tennis makes regional appearance

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
AMARILLO – Coached by Amy Inman, two doubles teams represented Wellington Monday, April 20 during the UIL Region 1 Tennis Tournament at Rebel Tennis Center.
Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick guards the base as the Skyrockets defeat the Memphis Cyclones in a 10-0 shutout Friday, April 24. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick guards the base as the Skyrockets defeat the Memphis Cyclones in a 10-0 shutout Friday, April 24. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Wellington defeats Memphis on back of clutch display

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON — Wellington’s Alex Orozco drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Skyrockets past Memphis, 10-0, on Friday, April 24. Orozco doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring one run.
Surrounded by his family, Wellington High School senior Major Brown signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his track and field career at West Texas A&M University Thursday, April 23. Front, from left: his dad, Daryon Brown, M. Brown, sister Marlee Brown Killian, brother Nathan Brown. Back row, from left: Lauren Patterson, Marie White, Pat White, Boone and Emily Cummings, Addisyn and Landree Wood, Leslee Wood, Lesa Thornberry, Cathy Needham, Matt Needham.

Surrounded by his family, Wellington High School senior Major Brown signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his track and field career at West Texas A&M University Thursday, April 23. Front, from left: his dad, Daryon Brown, M. Brown, sister Marlee Brown Killian, brother Nathan Brown. Back row, from left: Lauren Patterson, Marie White, Pat White, Boone and Emily Cummings, Addisyn and Landree Wood, Leslee Wood, Lesa Thornberry, Cathy Needham, Matt Needham.

Wellington’s Brown becomes Buff

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON – Skyrocket fans, along with Major Brown’s family and teammates, packed into the Wellington High School gymnasium at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 to witness him signing his National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU).
Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

Childress’ Parr named Pitcher of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Bobcats fall to Bushland

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress, Wellington athletes punch ticket to regional round

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CANYON/PANHANDLE — Childress and Wellington track and field athletes recently punched tickets to the regional round, recently competing in area championships.
For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Lady Cats secure first-ever district championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS — For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secured the District 1-3A Championship title, blanking the Tulia Lady Hornets Friday, April 17 in Childress.
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