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Memphis relay runners competing at the District Track Meet in Panhandle last week. QUANAH TRIBUNE-CHIEF / SHANE LANCE

Memphis relay runners competing at the District Track Meet in Panhandle last week. QUANAH TRIBUNE-CHIEF / SHANE LANCE

‘Rockets, Cyclones show strength in Panhandle meet

PANHANDLE – Athletes from Memphis and Wellington turned in strong performances across multiple events at the District Track Meet held April 9 in Panhandle, highlighted by sprint success, relay victories and standout field efforts.

BOBCAT ATHLETICS

April 17 The Childress Lady Cat softball team play Tulia at home. Varsity plays at 4:30. *Senior Night April 17 The Childress Bobcat Baseball teams play Tulia at home. Varsity Plays at 4:30 p.m., followed by junior varsity.

Cyclone Athletics

April 21 The Memphis Cyclone baseball plays Quanah at 5 p.m. in Quanah.April 24 The Memphis Cyclone baseball plays Wellington at 4:30 p.m. in Wellington.April 20 & 21 The Memphis High School tennis teams compete in the regional meet in Amarillo.

Skyrockets Athletics

Apri 21 Skyrocket Baseball at Clarendon April 24 Skyrocket Baseball hosts Memphis April 27-28 Boys State InvitationalMay 1-2 2A Region 1 Invitational Track Meet in CanyonMay 4-5 Girls State Invitational Golf MeetMay 7-8 State Invitational Tennis Meet in San Antonio May 15-16 2A State Invitational...
Memphis’ Armando Saenz helps lead the Cyclones to a 14-5 win over Wellington Tuesday, April 7. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Memphis’ Armando Saenz helps lead the Cyclones to a 14-5 win over Wellington Tuesday, April 7. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Memphis surges past Wellington

MEMPHIS — The Memphis Cyclones continued district play, picking up a loss to Lockney Friday, April 3 and a win over Wellington Tuesday, April 7, bringing their district score to 2-3.
The Childress Lady Cats rack up seven home runs in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2 in Bushland. Childress Lady Cats

The Childress Lady Cats rack up seven home runs in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2 in Bushland. Childress Lady Cats

Lady Cats rack up home runs

CHILDRESS — The No. 2-ranked Childress Lady Cats have racked up an impressive nine homeruns over the last three games, including seven homers in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2.
Wellington’s Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, a freshman forward for the Skyrockets, is the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year, announced Sunday, April 5. Press Pass Sports/Roy Wheeler

Wellington’s Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, a freshman forward for the Skyrockets, is the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year, announced Sunday, April 5. Press Pass Sports/Roy Wheeler

Wellington’s Cantu nets Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year

AMARILLO – Jimmy “Jax” Cantu exploded onto the scene in a hurry,making the transition from junior high to high school look like an easy one, earning himself the title of the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year.
Childress’ Luke Rodriguez surrenders four hits and seven runs, striking out seven and walking three, against Dalhart. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Luke Rodriguez surrenders four hits and seven runs, striking out seven and walking three, against Dalhart. Childress High School Yearbook

Bobcats blank River Road

CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats put up two losses— one against Dalhart and another against Bushland—before finding the win column in a 15-0 shutout against River Road Tuesday, April 7 in Childress.