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SKYROCKET ATHLETICS

SKYROCKET ATHLETICS

SKYROCKET ATHLETICS

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Nov. 21-22The junior varsity Wellington Lady Rocket basketball team plays in the Amarillo-Tascosa Junior Varsity Tounrament in Amarillo. Times and opponents are to be announced.Nov. 22The varsity Wellington Lady Rocket basetball team plays Childress at 1 p.m. inWellington.Nov.
Childress’ Elliot Theparrukkul attempts to stop an interception by Canadian defensive back C.J. Jimenez during a district championship matchup Friday, Nov. 7 at Wildcat Stadium in Canadian. Press Pass Sports/Carter Pirtle

Childress’ Elliot Theparrukkul attempts to stop an interception by Canadian defensive back C.J. Jimenez during a district championship matchup Friday, Nov. 7 at Wildcat Stadium in Canadian. Press Pass Sports/Carter Pirtle

Childress succumbs to Canadian’s explosive offense

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
CANADIAN — The Childress Bobcats secured the No. 2 seed in the district, falling to the Canadian Wildcats, who captured their fourth straight District 1-3A Division II championship, Friday, Nov. 7 at Wildcat Stadium in Canadian.
Wellington’s Kamron Brooks runs the ball against Memphis Friday, Nov. 7 at Powell Field in Wellington, where the Skyrockets shut out the Cyclones in a 57-0 final for the No. 2 seed in the district. Wellington High School Yearbook

Wellington’s Kamron Brooks runs the ball against Memphis Friday, Nov. 7 at Powell Field in Wellington, where the Skyrockets shut out the Cyclones in a 57-0 final for the No. 2 seed in the district. Wellington High School Yearbook

Wellington shuts out Memphis for No. 2 seed in district

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
WELLINGTON — Following a tough loss to Wheeler, the Wellington Skyrockets came back blazing,shutting out the Memphis Cyclones to secure the No. 2 seed Friday, Nov. 7 at Powell Field in Wellington.
KINLEY GALLIGAN, FRESHMAN, NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

KINLEY GALLIGAN, FRESHMAN, NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Lady Cats named to all-district volleyball teams

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
CHILDRESS — Eight Childress Lady Cats, including freshman Kinley Galligan, who was named Newcomer of the Year, and senior Journey Prince, District Outstanding Hitter, were recently named to 2025 District 1-3A All-District volleyball teams.
Fighting for the district championship title, Wellington’s Noah Cantu (4), Hunter Hedrick (52) and Elijah Granados (67) slow down the Wheeler Mustang offense for a Friday night, Oct. 31, where the Skyrockets fell 12-0 on the road.

Fighting for the district championship title, Wellington’s Noah Cantu (4), Hunter Hedrick (52) and Elijah Granados (67) slow down the Wheeler Mustang offense for a Friday night, Oct. 31, where the Skyrockets fell 12-0 on the road.

Wellington gives up district championship title to Wheeler

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WHEELER — In a fight for the District 5-2A Division II Championship, the Wellington Skyrockets came up short in a 12-0 blank, losing the top seed to the Wheeler Mustangs, who earned their first win over Wellington since 2006, pitching their fifth shoutout on the year.
Colton Bradley

Colton Bradley

Bobcats celebrate Senior Night

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Childress Bobcats celebrate Senior Night, honor band, cheer, cross country and football students, Friday, Oct. 24, prior to the Battle of the Bobcats. 

Childress announces Big Macs of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Childress Bobcat FootballSponsored by McDonald’s, the Childress Bobcat Big Macs of the Week include varsity’s Noah Ellerbrook and junior varsity’s Corben Johnson, as well as the student training team, who were recognized as team-playing Golden Nuggets, announced Friday, Oct. 31. 
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