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Junior varsity Skyrocket Lawson Inman (12) hands the ball off to Alex Orozco (5) in the game last Thursday, Halloween night, Oct. 31, in Canyon, where Wellington manhandled 4A Randall, taking a 24-12 win. Rockets Christopher Reyes (77), Dakota Ledbetter (55), Jr. Vega (50), Aison Skelton (70) and Jake Chandler (10) clear the way for Orozco. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Junior varsity Skyrocket Lawson Inman (12) hands the ball off to Alex Orozco (5) in the game last Thursday, Halloween night, Oct. 31, in Canyon, where Wellington manhandled 4A Randall, taking a 24-12 win. Rockets Christopher Reyes (77), Dakota Ledbetter (55), Jr. Vega (50), Aison Skelton (70) and Jake Chandler (10) clear the way for Orozco. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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JV Skyrockets manhandle 4A Randall

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Wellington Skyrockets clinch the 5-2A Division II title Friday, Nov. 1 in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

The Wellington Skyrockets clinch the 5-2A Division II title Friday, Nov. 1 in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Wellington soars past Wheeler for District 5-2A Division II title

Lee Passmore
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON — In converging on real grass, the elements of defense and running the football were earmarks in what appeared to be a throwback game, which was highly appropriate considering the stakes between the Wellington Skyrockets and Wheeler Mustangs on Friday night, Nov.
The Childress Bobcats swarm the Dimmitt ballcarrier Friday, Oct. 25 at Bobcat Stadium in Dimmitt. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

The Childress Bobcats swarm the Dimmitt ballcarrier Friday, Oct. 25 at Bobcat Stadium in Dimmitt. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

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Childress shuts out Dimmitt in ‘Battle of the Bobcats’

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 31, 2024
CHILDRESS — In a “Battle of the Bobcats,” Childress shutout Dimmitt in a 69-0 blank Friday night, Oct. 25 at Bobcat Stadium in Dimmitt, maintaining an undefeated district record as they move into the bye week.
Wellington’s Jackson Jones (55), Kingston Molina (51), Jovani Munn (67), Yobani Moreno (65), Caleb Strickland (8) and Gunner Guy (3) cloud the Shamrock Irish offense during the Skyrockets’ 56-14 sweep Friday, Oct. 25 at El Paso Field in Shamrock. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington’s Jackson Jones (55), Kingston Molina (51), Jovani Munn (67), Yobani Moreno (65), Caleb Strickland (8) and Gunner Guy (3) cloud the Shamrock Irish offense during the Skyrockets’ 56-14 sweep Friday, Oct. 25 at El Paso Field in Shamrock. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Wellington stays perfect in district, downing Shamrock

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 31, 2024
SHAMROCK — The Wellington Skyrockets remain at a perfect 3-0 in district,thanks to a 56-14 sweep over the Shamrock Irish Friday, Oct. 25 at El Paso Field in Shamrock.
The Childress Bobcats were ranked No. 4 in a basketball pre-season lineup by SidelineSports940’s On The Sideline, thanks to key returner Kobe Sims. Graphic Courtesy of On the Sideline

The Childress Bobcats were ranked No. 4 in a basketball pre-season lineup by SidelineSports940’s On The Sideline, thanks to key returner Kobe Sims. Graphic Courtesy of On the Sideline

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Childress ranked No.4 in OnThe Sideline’s basketball pre-season lineup

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Childress Bobcats were ranked No. 4 in a basketball pre-season lineup by SidelineSports940’s On The Sideline, thanks to key returner Kobe Sims.
Childress’ Crewz Keys runs the ball during the Bobcats’ 41-7 win over Tulia Friday, Oct. 18 at Younger Field in Tulia. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Crewz Keys runs the ball during the Bobcats’ 41-7 win over Tulia Friday, Oct. 18 at Younger Field in Tulia. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

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Childress snags district win over Tulia

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, October 25, 2024
TULIA — The Childress Bobcats snagged a back-toback district win over the Tulia Hornets, cruising to a 41-7 final Friday, Oct. 18 at Younger Field in Tulia.
Wellington’s offensive line, including Major Brown (6), Hunter Hedrick (52) and RJ Granadoz (60), blocks a path for Gunner Guy (3) during the Rocket’s 49-6 win over Quanah Friday, Oct. 18 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington’s offensive line, including Major Brown (6), Hunter Hedrick (52) and RJ Granadoz (60), blocks a path for Gunner Guy (3) during the Rocket’s 49-6 win over Quanah Friday, Oct. 18 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Wellington steamrolls Quanah in lopsided district win

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, October 25, 2024
WELLINGTON — The Wellington Skyrockets made easy work of the Quanah Indians Friday, Oct. 18 at Powell Field in Wellington, dominating both sides of the ball for a lopsided 49-6 victory.Holding the Indians to a total of 16 yards, Wellington led the stat sheet, totaling 440 yards of offense.
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