Wellington Sky Rockets

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.
Wellington quarterback Callen Kane receives the ball and completes the pass, amassing 240 yards passing during the Skyrockets’ 48-28 homecoming win against Friona Friday, Sept. 12 at Powell Field in Wellington.

Wellington quarterback Callen Kane receives the ball and completes the pass, amassing 240 yards passing during the Skyrockets’ 48-28 homecoming win against Friona Friday, Sept. 12 at Powell Field in Wellington.

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Wellington outguns Friona

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON — The Wellington Skyrockets put together a 48-28 homecoming win Friday, Sept. 12 at Powell Field, downing the Friona Chieftains to remain undefeated.
The Wellington Junior High School cross country team competes at the 2025 Badger Run Saturday, Sept. 13 at Amarillo College, medaling three competitors, including Claire Kane, Kaesyn Kane and Halle Hedrick. Front row, from left: Jessalee Peters, Abbygale Torrez, Quinn Roberson, Evie Henard. Back row, from left: Taytum Martin, Ava Kate Inman, K. Kane, Priscilla Marentes, C. Kane, Hedrick.

The Wellington Junior High School cross country team competes at the 2025 Badger Run Saturday, Sept. 13 at Amarillo College, medaling three competitors, including Claire Kane, Kaesyn Kane and Halle Hedrick. Front row, from left: Jessalee Peters, Abbygale Torrez, Quinn Roberson, Evie Henard. Back row, from left: Taytum Martin, Ava Kate Inman, K. Kane, Priscilla Marentes, C. Kane, Hedrick.

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Lady Firecrackers, Lady Rockets medal at Badger Run

Bev Odom And Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
AMARILLO — The Wellington Junior High School Lady Firecrackers and Wellington High School Lady Rockets recently competed at the 2025 Badger Run Saturday, Sept. 13 at Amarillo College.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 22Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: X-Treme Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Grain-Based Dessert, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 23Breakfast: Breakfast Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

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‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wellington Junior High SchoolWellington Junior High School (WJHS) staff and students observe day three of homecoming spirit week, with students and teachers swapping attire for “Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It Wednesday.
Front row, from left: Lady Rockets Sabrina Segovia, Angela Lewis, Taytum Kane, Kobee Lewis, Aleah Lewis, Anna Henard. Back row, from left: Lady Firecrackers Abbygale Torrez, Jessalee Peters, Halle Hedrick, Ava Kate Inman, Kaesyn Kane, Claire Kane, Priscilla Marentes, Evie Henard, Quinn Roberson.

Front row, from left: Lady Rockets Sabrina Segovia, Angela Lewis, Taytum Kane, Kobee Lewis, Aleah Lewis, Anna Henard. Back row, from left: Lady Firecrackers Abbygale Torrez, Jessalee Peters, Halle Hedrick, Ava Kate Inman, Kaesyn Kane, Claire Kane, Priscilla Marentes, Evie Henard, Quinn Roberson.

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Kane sisters lead Wellington’s rule at Hollis cross country event

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
HOLLIS, Okla. – Running at Hollis Golf Course, the Wellington Lady Rocket and Lady Firecracker cross country teams brought home both division championships Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Second Annual Hollis Cross Country Meet in Oklahoma.
The Wellington Skyrocket offensive line gets into position, while quarterback Callen Kane spots his receiver and completes the pass Friday, Sept. 5 at Bomber Bowl in Frederick, Okla., where the Skyrockets took a 23-13 win, putting together a strong second half.

The Wellington Skyrocket offensive line gets into position, while quarterback Callen Kane spots his receiver and completes the pass Friday, Sept. 5 at Bomber Bowl in Frederick, Okla., where the Skyrockets took a 23-13 win, putting together a strong second half.

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Wellington remains undefeated in Week 2

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2025
FREDERICK, Okla. — The Wellington Skyrockets remain undefeated, downing the Frederick Bombers in a 23-13 final Friday, Sept. 5 at Bomber Bowl in Frederick, Okla.
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