Wellington Sky Rockets

Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

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Skyrockets stay strong

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
MEMPHIS – The Wellington Skyrockets added two additional wins last week, taking on the Memphis Cyclones Tuesday, Jan. 27, followed by the Clarendon Broncos Friday, Jan. 30.

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Lady Rockets split last week’s run

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
MEMPHIS – The Wellington Lady Rockets continued district play last week, traveling to Memphis Tuesday, Jan. 27 and hosting Clarendon Friday night, Jan. 30.
The Highland Park Hornets hoist the ball toward the goal at the sound of the buzzer Thursday evening, Jan. 22 in Wellington, securing the Wellington Skyrockets’ 103-23 win.

The Highland Park Hornets hoist the ball toward the goal at the sound of the buzzer Thursday evening, Jan. 22 in Wellington, securing the Wellington Skyrockets’ 103-23 win.

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Jaybirds rout the Rockets; Wellington swats the Hornets

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
JAYTON – The Wellington Rockets traveled to Jayton for a Tuesday, Jan. 20 contest against the Jaybirds, falling by a final score of 61-53.

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Lady Rockets tally wins

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WHEELER – The Wellington Lady Rockets tallied two wins last week, taking on the Wheeler Lady Stangs Tuesday, Jan. 13 and the Quanah Lady Indians Friday, Jan. 16. Traveling to Wheeler, the Lady Rockets won by a final score of 63-34, thanks to high-point scorer Taytum Kane, who put up 28 points.
Wellington fans cheer on the Skyrockets in the Friday, Jan. 9 matchup versus Panhandle as junior Callen Kane (11) passes the ball to senior Noah Cantu (4). The Panthers took the 60-48 win.

Wellington fans cheer on the Skyrockets in the Friday, Jan. 9 matchup versus Panhandle as junior Callen Kane (11) passes the ball to senior Noah Cantu (4). The Panthers took the 60-48 win.

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Panthers pounce on Skyrockets

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Rockets hosted the Panhandle Panthers on Friday, Jan. 9, falling by a final score of 60-48. Freshman Jax Cantu led in scoring for the Skyrockets with 19 points.
Lady Rocket sophomore Kambrie Fisher (1) fights for a scoring position against the No. 1 state-ranked Panhandle Lady Etts last Friday night, Jan. 9 in Wellington. The Lady Rockets held their own, as Panhandle had only a two-point lead at halftime, but came up shy, 48-39, as the final buzzer sounded.

Lady Rocket sophomore Kambrie Fisher (1) fights for a scoring position against the No. 1 state-ranked Panhandle Lady Etts last Friday night, Jan. 9 in Wellington. The Lady Rockets held their own, as Panhandle had only a two-point lead at halftime, but came up shy, 48-39, as the final buzzer sounded.

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Lady Rockets land last week at 1-1

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Lady Rockets hosted the Panhandle Lady Ettes on Friday, Jan. 9, falling by a final score of 48-39, giving the 2A Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ (TABC) No. 1 state-ranked Lady Ettes a run for their money.
SKYROCKET ATHLETICS

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News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Jan. 5TheWellington Firecracker and Lady Firecracker basketball teams play Wheeler. The seventh-grade Lady Firecrackers play at 5 p.m, followed by the eighth-grade Lady Firecrackers at 6 p.m. in Wheeler. The seventh-grade Firecrackers play at 5 p.m., followed by the eighth-grade Firecrackers at 6 p.
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