Wellington Sky Rockets

Wellington Skyrockets, including Caleb Strickland (8) and Travon Lewis (21) block out the Memphis Cyclone defensive line while ballcarrier Braylon Tarver (12) puts up yardage. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington Skyrockets, including Caleb Strickland (8) and Travon Lewis (21) block out the Memphis Cyclone defensive line while ballcarrier Braylon Tarver (12) puts up yardage. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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No. 3 Wellington blanks Memphis Cyclones

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, October 21, 2022
WELLINGTON — Picking up their second consecutive district win of the season, the No. 3 Wellington Skyrockets blasted past the Memphis Cyclones in a 50-0 blank Friday night, Oct. 14 at Powell Field.

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Oct. 21 The varsity Wellington Skyrocket football team plays the Wheeler Mustangs at 7 p.m. at Nicholson Field in Wheeler. Oct. 24 Qualifying Lady Rocket cross country runners compete at the Regional Invitational at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Oct.
Lady Firecrackers claim the District Championship over six teams at the Shamrock Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 12. Taytum Kane placed second, Ceighley Killian fourth and Elli Ouellette ninth. Front, from left: Killian, Kane, Ouellette, Anna Henard. Back, from left: Ayz’lin Menefield, Maggie Tillman, Ingrid Granadoz, Ellie Thomas, Addi English, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

Lady Firecrackers claim the District Championship over six teams at the Shamrock Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 12. Taytum Kane placed second, Ceighley Killian fourth and Elli Ouellette ninth. Front, from left: Killian, Kane, Ouellette, Anna Henard. Back, from left: Ayz’lin Menefield, Maggie Tillman, Ingrid Granadoz, Ellie Thomas, Addi English, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

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Lady Firecrackers garner cross country championship

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Junior varsity Skyrocket Noah Cantu (4) tackles a Memphis Cyclone with Anthony Ortiz (15), TJ Salinas (11) and Joey Orozco (33) rushing in to assist. The Rockets remain undefeated on the season, winning by a final score of 50-6. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Junior varsity Skyrocket Noah Cantu (4) tackles a Memphis Cyclone with Anthony Ortiz (15), TJ Salinas (11) and Joey Orozco (33) rushing in to assist. The Rockets remain undefeated on the season, winning by a final score of 50-6. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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JV Rockets tally Cyclone win

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Seventh-grade Firecrackers lineup for kick off against Bushland at River Road, earning a second consecutive shutout with a 22-0 win. Courtesy Photo

Seventh-grade Firecrackers lineup for kick off against Bushland at River Road, earning a second consecutive shutout with a 22-0 win. Courtesy Photo

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Firecrackers find victories

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Freshman Lady Rocket Charlee Bodine claims the ninthplace medal in the junior varsity girls division at the district cross country meet in Shamrock last week. Courtesy Photo

Freshman Lady Rocket Charlee Bodine claims the ninthplace medal in the junior varsity girls division at the district cross country meet in Shamrock last week. Courtesy Photo

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Bodine places within top 10

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Skyrocket Nixon Folk (13) runs the ball down the field behind Wellington’s offensive line, slipping past the Irish in a district-opening 36-0 shutout. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrocket Nixon Folk (13) runs the ball down the field behind Wellington’s offensive line, slipping past the Irish in a district-opening 36-0 shutout. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Wellington shuts down Shamrock

Kale Steed
Friday, October 14, 2022
WELLINGTON –The No.3-ranked Wellington Skyrockets kicked off District 2-2A Division II play the right way with a 36-0 blanking of Shamrock on Friday night, Oct. 7.

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Friday, October 14, 2022
Oct. 14 The varsity Wellington Skyrocket football team plays the Memphis Cyclones at 7 p.m. at Powell Field in Wellington. Oct. 17 The Wellington Lady Rocket cross country team competes at the Regional Invitational at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Oct.
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