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Selah Smith, a sophomore, is the sole Childress advancer, taking the 2026 Girls’ District Cross Country Championship. She will compete at the area meet in Lubbock on Oct. 26. COURTESY PHOTO

Selah Smith, a sophomore, is the sole Childress advancer, taking the 2026 Girls’ District Cross Country Championship. She will compete at the area meet in Lubbock on Oct. 26. COURTESY PHOTO

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Childress’ Smith claims district title, advances to area contest

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 22, 2026
CANYON — Childress sophomore Selah Smith captured the 2026 UIL Class 3A District 1 girls cross country championship, earning a spot in the regional meet.Smith led the way for the Lady Cats, clocking a time of 13:03.93 to claim the district title and secure her position as the sole Childress...
The Wellington Junior High School Lady Firecrackers, including front, Kesley Hamner, Mariah Medina, Calleigh Henard, Aryen Garcia, Quinn Roberson, and back, Kenlea Martin, Jadah Casas, Evey Henard, Taytum Martin, Veva Finnegan, and Berkley Ward, earned the Junior High District 2-2A cross country title on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, at Quanah Country Club. WELLINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The Wellington Junior High School Lady Firecrackers, including front, Kesley Hamner, Mariah Medina, Calleigh Henard, Aryen Garcia, Quinn Roberson, and back, Kenlea Martin, Jadah Casas, Evey Henard, Taytum Martin, Veva Finnegan, and Berkley Ward, earned the Junior High District 2-2A cross country title on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, at Quanah Country Club. WELLINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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Lady Firecrackers claim district XC championship

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 22, 2026
QUANAH – Earning the Junior High District 2-2A cross country title, the Wellington Junior School Lady Firecrackers claimed the championship with a perfect score Oct. 13 at Quanah Country Club.
The Wellington Lady Rockets earn the District 2-2A cross country team championship Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Quanah Country Club. From left: Anna Henard, Priscilla Marentes, Aleah Lewis, Halle Hedrick, Coach Travis Nicks, Taytum Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Claire Kane, and Kaesyn Kane. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

The Wellington Lady Rockets earn the District 2-2A cross country team championship Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Quanah Country Club. From left: Anna Henard, Priscilla Marentes, Aleah Lewis, Halle Hedrick, Coach Travis Nicks, Taytum Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Claire Kane, and Kaesyn Kane. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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Lady Rockets capture district title

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 22, 2026
QUANAH – The Wellington Lady Rockets dominated the District 2-2A cross country invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 13, placing five runners in the top eight to claim the team championship.Wellington finished with 21 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Panhandle with 35 points.
Childress Lil Cats

Childress Lil Cats

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Childress Lil Cats

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Youth football players and cheerleaders took the field against City View October 17, 2026.
Roadway safety

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Roadway safety

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Childress Junior High School students learn about making smart choices near roadways and pedestrian safety this week from Courtney Halsell and TxDOT’s Traffic Safety Specialist Nicole Tyler. Students learned real-world lessons about roadway safety through interactive games and activities.
Childress High School’s Tripp Tippett exhibits his welding trailer project at the State Fair of Texas’ Agricultural Mechanics Show, taking the 2026 State Fair of Texas Agricultural Mechanics Project Show Trailer Championship. Tippett’s project also blue-ribboned, as well as received First in Class. CHILDRESS FFA

Childress High School’s Tripp Tippett exhibits his welding trailer project at the State Fair of Texas’ Agricultural Mechanics Show, taking the 2026 State Fair of Texas Agricultural Mechanics Project Show Trailer Championship. Tippett’s project also blue-ribboned, as well as received First in Class. CHILDRESS FFA

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Tippett’s trailer takes State Fair championship

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Childress High School’s Tripp Tippett exhibits his welding trailer project at the State Fair of Texas’ Agricultural Mechanics Show, taking the 2026 State Fair of Texas Agricultural Mechanics Project Show Trailer Championship. Tippett’s project also blue-ribboned, as well as received First in Class.

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Skyrockets take district win over Irish

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Skyrockets overwhelmed the Shamrock Irish in a 56-6 district opener, using a balanced offensive attack and a dominant first half to secure a convincing victory Friday, Oct. 9.Wellington struck twice in the first quarter.

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Childress rolls past Dimmitt in district opener

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 15, 2026
DIMMITT – The Childress Bobcats dominated the first three quarters Friday night, Oct. 9, in a Battle of the Bobcats, building a 35-point lead on their way to a 25-7 district-opening victory over Dimmitt.Childress scored twice in the opening quarter, added two touchdowns in the second and capped its...
The Wellington Lady Rockets, including Priscilla Marentes, Halle Hedrick, Kaesyn Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Taytum Kane, Claire Kane, Aleah Lewis, and Anna Henard, represent at the Canyon Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 10. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

The Wellington Lady Rockets, including Priscilla Marentes, Halle Hedrick, Kaesyn Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Taytum Kane, Claire Kane, Aleah Lewis, and Anna Henard, represent at the Canyon Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 10. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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Childress, Wellington run in Canyon

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 15, 2026
CANYON — Childress and Wellington cross country athletes competed Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Canyon Invitational, with the Lady Rockets placing fourth, led by Taytum Kane’s 14th-place finish.Kane crossed the finish line with a time of 12:37.68 to lead Wellington’s seven runners in the race.Also...
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