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Fridays are for football, Skyrocket pride and tattoos

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wellington Elementary SchoolSkyrocket football players and cheerleaders converge on Wellington Elementary School every Friday morning, assisting with Rocket red tattoo sales and rousing up Skyrocket spirit and pride. 

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2025 Memphis High School Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Memphis High School Yearbook StaffMemphis High School celebrates Homecoming Friday, Sept. 19, taking on the Highland Park Hornets at George Berry Memorial Stadium.
Wellington’s Kamron Brooks (8) amasses 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns during the Skyrockets’ 44-22 on-the-road victory over Lubbock Christian last Friday night, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Capital Field. Senior Gustavo Soto (22) fends off the Eagles, while junior quarterback Callen Kane (12) completed 16-of-24 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns.

Wellington’s Kamron Brooks (8) amasses 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns during the Skyrockets’ 44-22 on-the-road victory over Lubbock Christian last Friday night, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Capital Field. Senior Gustavo Soto (22) fends off the Eagles, while junior quarterback Callen Kane (12) completed 16-of-24 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns.

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Wellington defeats state-ranked Lubbock Christian

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
LUBBOCK — For the first time in four tries, the Wellington Skyrockets defeated the state-ranked Lubbock Christian Eagles, maintaining their undefeated status with a 44-22 on-the-road win last Friday, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Field.
Wellington High School sophomore Taytum Kane continues the Kane family winning tradition, placing ninth in the 1A-4A division Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Canyon Cross Country Invitational at Canyon High School, clocking a personal record of 12:12.96. From left: Kobee Lewis, Aleah Lewis, Angela Lewis, Kane, Sabrina Segovia, Anna Henard.

Wellington High School sophomore Taytum Kane continues the Kane family winning tradition, placing ninth in the 1A-4A division Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Canyon Cross Country Invitational at Canyon High School, clocking a personal record of 12:12.96. From left: Kobee Lewis, Aleah Lewis, Angela Lewis, Kane, Sabrina Segovia, Anna Henard.

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Childress, Wellington athletes compete at Canyon Invitational

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CANYON — Childress and Wellington cross country teams recently competed at the Canyon Invitational Saturday, Sept. 20 at Canyon High School, where Lady Rocket Taytum Kane placed ninth in the 1A-4A division, clocking a personal best time 12:12.96. Additional results are as follows.
The Childress High School cross country teams compete at the Crowell Invitational Monday, Sept. 15 at Copper Breaks State Park, where Selah Smith took a first-place individual finish, aiding the Lady Cats to a championship finish. Childress Bobcat Boosters

The Childress High School cross country teams compete at the Crowell Invitational Monday, Sept. 15 at Copper Breaks State Park, where Selah Smith took a first-place individual finish, aiding the Lady Cats to a championship finish. Childress Bobcat Boosters

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Childress’ Smith champions at Crowell, Windthorst invitationals

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress High School cross country teams recently competed at the Crowell Invitational and Windthorst Cross Country Classic, where Selah Smith took first-place individual finishes.Competing at the Windthorst Cross Country Classic on Wednesday, Sept.
Childress’ Crewz Keys cruises in for a touchdown against the Frederick Bombers during the Bobcats homecoming victory Friday, Sept. 12 on Charlie Johnston Field at Fair Park Stadium in Childress. Press Pass Sports/David Erickson

Childress’ Crewz Keys cruises in for a touchdown against the Frederick Bombers during the Bobcats homecoming victory Friday, Sept. 12 on Charlie Johnston Field at Fair Park Stadium in Childress. Press Pass Sports/David Erickson

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Bobcats put together backto-back wins

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats have put together back-to-back wins, stomping the Frederick Bombers in a 42-18 homecoming victory Friday, Sept. 12 on Charlie Johnston Field at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.
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