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Childress’ Journey Prince aids the Lady Cats in a 23-2 win over Quanah Friday, March 6 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Journey Prince aids the Lady Cats in a 23-2 win over Quanah Friday, March 6 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Lady Cats pick up additional wins

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Lady Cats remain stronger than ever, picking up two additional wins in their 12-game win streak, which has earned them a No. 9 ranking in 3A Region I, according to Texas High School Softball.
With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo

With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo

District rival Panhandle halts Rocket run

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CANYON – The Wellington Skyrockets took on district rival Panhandle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in a hard-fought battle for a spot in the UIL 2A Division 1 State Semifinals at Canyon High School.
Childress’ Selah Smith surpasses Talkington’s Mabel Roller at the Bobcat Relays, where she earned golds in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races Thursday, March 5 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Selah Smith surpasses Talkington’s Mabel Roller at the Bobcat Relays, where she earned golds in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races Thursday, March 5 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Area teams compete in Bobcat Relays

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — Area teams, including Childress and Memphis, recently competed at the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 5 in Childress.“It takes a lot of hands and a lot of heart to host the Bobcat Relays,” Childress Bobcat Boosters said.
Competing in the Vernon Tournament Wednesday, March 4, the team of Ivan Garcia and Henry Tang took the doubles consolation, while Afton Tipa finished third in singles. From left: Garcia, Tipa, Tang. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Competing in the Vernon Tournament Wednesday, March 4, the team of Ivan Garcia and Henry Tang took the doubles consolation, while Afton Tipa finished third in singles. From left: Garcia, Tipa, Tang. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Bobcats place at VernonTournament

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Childress High School golf teams compete in the Childress Invitational at Stoney Ridge Golf Course, where the Bobcats took a second-place team finish, thanks to a second-place individual finish by Tyler McGee and a third-place individual finish by Ashton Preston. Childress Bobcat Boosters

The Childress High School golf teams compete in the Childress Invitational at Stoney Ridge Golf Course, where the Bobcats took a second-place team finish, thanks to a second-place individual finish by Tyler McGee and a third-place individual finish by Ashton Preston. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Bobcats medal at Stoney Ridge

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Memphis tackles tough competition

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Cyclones tackled tough competition this past week, finishing 1-2 in the Hollis Tournament Friday, March 6-Saturday,March 7.On Friday, Memphis kicked off tournament play with a loss to Vernon, 4-12.
Memphis High School seniors Briseyda Cantu and Jordyn Altman visit Oklahoma State University, where they interviewed for a chance at the Thoma Scholarship—a full-ride scholarship which covers the cost of attendance, including tuitions, fees, housing, meals, books and other educational expenses for four years. Thoma Scholars also receive a one-time study abroad scholarship, as well as will participate in Honors College. Memphis ISD

Memphis High School seniors Briseyda Cantu and Jordyn Altman visit Oklahoma State University, where they interviewed for a chance at the Thoma Scholarship—a full-ride scholarship which covers the cost of attendance, including tuitions, fees, housing, meals, books and other educational expenses for four years. Thoma Scholars also receive a one-time study abroad scholarship, as well as will participate in Honors College. Memphis ISD

Seniors visit Oklahoma State University

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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