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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.

Bobcats hunt the Buckaroos

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Childress High School YearbookChildress High School students and staff wear camouflage Friday, Sept. 5 in support of the Childress Bobcats, who found their first win of the season, 21-14, over the Breckenridge Buckaroos at Fair Park Stadium in Childress. 
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.

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.

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.
Childress’ Sara Davis sets the ball for middle blocker De’Edra Miller in the Lady Cats’ 3-1 win over the Fort Elliott Lady Cougars Friday, Sept. 5 in Childress.

Childress’ Sara Davis sets the ball for middle blocker De’Edra Miller in the Lady Cats’ 3-1 win over the Fort Elliott Lady Cougars Friday, Sept. 5 in Childress.

Dynamic Duo of Keys, Davis lead Childress to victory

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — Bouncing back after an on-the-road loss on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Childress Lady Cats walked away with a 3-1 win over the Fort Elliott Lady Cougars Friday, Sept. 5 in Childress. The victory continues a trend for the Lady Cats’ matchups with the Cougars, as they’ve now won four in a row.
Childress quarterback Koen Galligan looks to make a connection with wide receiver Benton Sims during the Bobcats’ 21-14 win over Breckenridge Friday, Sept. 5 at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.

Childress quarterback Koen Galligan looks to make a connection with wide receiver Benton Sims during the Bobcats’ 21-14 win over Breckenridge Friday, Sept. 5 at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.

Childress finds first win of season over Breckenridge

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — After a rough season-opening road trip in Week 1, the Childress Bobcats rallied back on home turf, picking up their first win of the season and beating the Breckenridge Buckaroos in a 21-14 final Friday Sept. 5 at Fair Park Stadium.
Not only did Wellington take a 57–15 season opening victory against Alpine on Friday night, Aug. 29 in Snyder, but Wellington Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Proffitt earned his 100th career win. Skyrocket nation and his family celebrate the occasion. Wellington High School

Not only did Wellington take a 57–15 season opening victory against Alpine on Friday night, Aug. 29 in Snyder, but Wellington Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Proffitt earned his 100th career win. Skyrocket nation and his family celebrate the occasion. Wellington High School

Rockets win season opener, giving Proffitt 100th career victory

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 4, 2025
SNYDER – The Wellington Skyrockets thumped the Alpine Bucks, walking away with a 57-15 season opening victory on Friday night, Aug. 29 at Tiger Stadium in Snyder. With the victory, Wellington Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Proffitt earned his 100th career win.
Area schools compete in 5th Annual Jeep Webb Classic

Area schools compete in 5th Annual Jeep Webb Classic

Area schools compete in 5th Annual Jeep Webb Classic

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BORGER — Childress, Memphis and Wellington track and field athletes recently competed in the 5th Annual Jeep Webb Classic Saturday, Aug. 30 in Borger, where Childress’ Selah Smith, a freshman, finished second with a personal best of 13:04.77.
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