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KINLEY GALLIGAN, FRESHMAN, NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

KINLEY GALLIGAN, FRESHMAN, NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

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Lady Cats named to all-district volleyball teams

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
CHILDRESS — Eight Childress Lady Cats, including freshman Kinley Galligan, who was named Newcomer of the Year, and senior Journey Prince, District Outstanding Hitter, were recently named to 2025 District 1-3A All-District volleyball teams.
Fighting for the district championship title, Wellington’s Noah Cantu (4), Hunter Hedrick (52) and Elijah Granados (67) slow down the Wheeler Mustang offense for a Friday night, Oct. 31, where the Skyrockets fell 12-0 on the road.

Fighting for the district championship title, Wellington’s Noah Cantu (4), Hunter Hedrick (52) and Elijah Granados (67) slow down the Wheeler Mustang offense for a Friday night, Oct. 31, where the Skyrockets fell 12-0 on the road.

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Wellington gives up district championship title to Wheeler

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WHEELER — In a fight for the District 5-2A Division II Championship, the Wellington Skyrockets came up short in a 12-0 blank, losing the top seed to the Wheeler Mustangs, who earned their first win over Wellington since 2006, pitching their fifth shoutout on the year.
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Bobcats celebrate Senior Night

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Childress Bobcats celebrate Senior Night, honor band, cheer, cross country and football students, Friday, Oct. 24, prior to the Battle of the Bobcats. 

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Childress announces Big Macs of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Childress Bobcat FootballSponsored by McDonald’s, the Childress Bobcat Big Macs of the Week include varsity’s Noah Ellerbrook and junior varsity’s Corben Johnson, as well as the student training team, who were recognized as team-playing Golden Nuggets, announced Friday, Oct. 31. 
Celebrating Senior Night, the Childress Lady Cats take a 3-0 win against the Tulia Lady Hornets Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Celebrating Senior Night, the Childress Lady Cats take a 3-0 win against the Tulia Lady Hornets Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

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Lady Cats playoff ready, following matches against Tulia, Littlefield

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress Lady Cats are ready for the playoffs, following recent matches against the Tulia Lady Hornets and Littlefield Lady Wildcats.In a Senior Night showdown, Childress took Tulia in a 3-0 win Tuesday, Oct.
Wellington’s Noah Cantu was recently selected in Press Pass Sports’ Top 10 Texas Panhandle and South Plains Football Performers from Week 9, announced Sunday, Oct. 26. Cantu, a senior running back for the Skyrockets, made play after play in Wellington’s 67-7 victory against Shamrock Friday, Oct. 24, scoring five touchdowns on 67 rushing yards with only nine carries to secure the Skyrockets are playoff bound and remain unbeaten in district. HZW Media

Wellington’s Noah Cantu was recently selected in Press Pass Sports’ Top 10 Texas Panhandle and South Plains Football Performers from Week 9, announced Sunday, Oct. 26. Cantu, a senior running back for the Skyrockets, made play after play in Wellington’s 67-7 victory against Shamrock Friday, Oct. 24, scoring five touchdowns on 67 rushing yards with only nine carries to secure the Skyrockets are playoff bound and remain unbeaten in district. HZW Media

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Wellington’s Cantu named Press Pass SportsTop 10 Performers from Week 9

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Wellington’s Noah Cantu was recently selected in Press Pass Sports’ Top 10 Texas Panhandle and South Plains Football Performers from Week 9, announced Sunday, Oct. 26. Cantu, a senior running back for the Skyrockets, made play after play in Wellington’s 67-7 victory against Shamrock Friday, Oct.
Wellington players and fans “pink out” Powell Field Friday, Oct. 24 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as the Skyrockets handled the Shamrock Irish in a 67-7 win. Courtesy Photo

Wellington players and fans “pink out” Powell Field Friday, Oct. 24 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as the Skyrockets handled the Shamrock Irish in a 67-7 win. Courtesy Photo

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Wellington bypasses Shamrock, setting district championship matchup

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON — Remaining undefeated in district play,the Wellington Skyrockets are headed to the district championship matchup, following a 67-7 win over Shamrock Friday, Oct. 24 at Powell Field.
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