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JV Rockets finish season undefeated

JV Rockets finish season undefeated

JV Rockets finish season undefeated

News Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
The junior varsity Wellington Skyrockets finish the 2023 basketball season with a perfect 15-0 record, following a 62-33 win over the Memphis Cyclones on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Front row, from left: PJ Garcia, Major Brown, Noah Cantu, TJ Salinas.
Kane claims Amarillo tennis trophy

Kane claims Amarillo tennis trophy

Kane claims Amarillo tennis trophy

News Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
Junior Lady Rocket Madeleine Kane earns first place in her bracket at the Amarillo High Junior Varsity Masters Invitational Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 14. Kane played six matches against 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A schools to open her tennis season. Coach Amy Inman congratulates Kane.
Rey Ramirez, senior, guard, first team. HZW Media

Rey Ramirez, senior, guard, first team. HZW Media

Childress, Wellington players earn TSWA All-State accolades

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 17, 2023
CHILDRESS — Childress Bobcats Lamont Nickleberry and Seth Taylor, as well as Wellington Skyrockets Nixon Folk, Jordan Nation, Ethan Nevarez, Rey Ramirez and Blake Strickland, were recently named to the 2022 Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 2A and 3A All-State Football selections.
The Wellington Lady Rockets accept the bi-district championship trophy Monday, Feb. 13 at River Road High School in Amarillo. From left: Kaesyn Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Coach Skyler Warrick, Brynlee Proffitt, Leslie Orozco, Briley Waters, Brynlee Phillips, Kaitlin Bawcom, Charley Wilbur, Audrey Jones, Kali Brewer, Presley Kane, Harlee Gomez, Asia Shrubs, Abby Garcia, Coach Cade Brown. Lukas Wilbur Photography

The Wellington Lady Rockets accept the bi-district championship trophy Monday, Feb. 13 at River Road High School in Amarillo. From left: Kaesyn Kane, Ava Kate Inman, Coach Skyler Warrick, Brynlee Proffitt, Leslie Orozco, Briley Waters, Brynlee Phillips, Kaitlin Bawcom, Charley Wilbur, Audrey Jones, Kali Brewer, Presley Kane, Harlee Gomez, Asia Shrubs, Abby Garcia, Coach Cade Brown. Lukas Wilbur Photography

Lady Rockets explode in dominant bi-district win

Shauna Salinas
Friday, February 17, 2023
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Lady Rockets faced off against the Sanford- Fritch Lady Eagles Monday, Feb. 13 at River Road High School in Amarillo, taking the Bi-District Championship a final score of 67-29. High-point scorers for Wellington were Presley Kane and Briley Waters with 11 points each.
Memphis High School junior Ryder Robison recently received an offer to compete in cross country and track and field at West Point Military Academy, a United States service academy located in West Point, N.Y. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School junior Ryder Robison recently received an offer to compete in cross country and track and field at West Point Military Academy, a United States service academy located in West Point, N.Y. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Robison receives offer fromWest Point Military Academy

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
Memphis High School junior Ryder Robison recently received an offer to compete in cross country and track and field at West Point Military Academy, a United States service academy located in West Point, N.Y.
Childress’ Kennedy Smithwick squats 240 pounds, putting towards her 665-pound total, which won weight class 181. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Kennedy Smithwick squats 240 pounds, putting towards her 665-pound total, which won weight class 181. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress, Memphis lifters compete at Childress Girls invitational

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 17, 2023
CHILDRESS — Seven Childress Lady Cats, including Rebekkah Gorman, Leila Guzman, Kaidie Hackler, Clarissa Lepe, Kennedy Smithwick, Brinley Stone and Taylor Wiseman, and seven Memphis Lady Cyclones, including Serena Aguilar, Emma Floyd, Mikayla Ledbetter, Frankie Lopez, Emili Martinez, Katrina Torres...
Childress’ Aiden Allen goes up for points during the Bobcats’ 77-49 senior-night win over Roosevelt Tuesday, Feb. 7. Photos by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Aiden Allen goes up for points during the Bobcats’ 77-49 senior-night win over Roosevelt Tuesday, Feb. 7. Photos by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Bobcats steal lead over Slaton for District Championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 17, 2023
CHILDRESS — Finishing district play, the Childress Bobcats split the District 2-3A Championship Tuesday, Feb. 14, taking the No. 2 seed in a 84-33 win over the Slaton Tigers. Seniors Lamont Nickleberry and Aiden Allen led the Bobcats, scoring a game-high 22 points apiece.
Skyrocket Carson Tarver (2) puts in two of his nine points on the board, while Bryant Tarver (11), Brenden Garcia (1) and Jordan Nation (4) come in for the rebound last Friday, Feb. 10 in Rocket territory. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrocket Carson Tarver (2) puts in two of his nine points on the board, while Bryant Tarver (11), Brenden Garcia (1) and Jordan Nation (4) come in for the rebound last Friday, Feb. 10 in Rocket territory. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Rockets take down Shamrock, Clarendon

Shauna Salinas
Friday, February 17, 2023
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Skyrockets hosted the Shamrock Irish on Friday, Feb. 10, winning by a final score of 64-35. The high-point scorer for Wellington was Bryant Tarver with 16 points.
Childress Bobcat Lamont Nickleberry and Lady Cat Cameran Daniel are named 2023 King and Queen. Photos by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress Bobcat Lamont Nickleberry and Lady Cat Cameran Daniel are named 2023 King and Queen. Photos by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Bobcats, Lady Cats celebrate Senior Night

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
Childress Bobcat Lamont Nickleberry and Lady Cat Cameran Daniel are named 2023 King and Queen. Childress Lady Cat basketball player Cameran Daniel with sister Corbin Daniel and parents Doug and Lynn Daniel. Childress Bobcat powerlifter Reid Felton with parents Malissa and Russell Felton.
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