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The girls’ doubles team of cousins Bryn Phillips and Oakley Folk and the mixed doubles team of Anna Dwyer and Noah Cantu compete at the UIL Region 1 Tournament Monday, April 20 in Amarillo. COURTESY PHOTO

The girls’ doubles team of cousins Bryn Phillips and Oakley Folk and the mixed doubles team of Anna Dwyer and Noah Cantu compete at the UIL Region 1 Tournament Monday, April 20 in Amarillo. COURTESY PHOTO

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Skyrocket tennis makes regional appearance

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
AMARILLO – Coached by Amy Inman, two doubles teams represented Wellington Monday, April 20 during the UIL Region 1 Tennis Tournament at Rebel Tennis Center.
Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick guards the base as the Skyrockets defeat the Memphis Cyclones in a 10-0 shutout Friday, April 24. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick guards the base as the Skyrockets defeat the Memphis Cyclones in a 10-0 shutout Friday, April 24. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Wellington defeats Memphis on back of clutch display

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON — Wellington’s Alex Orozco drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Skyrockets past Memphis, 10-0, on Friday, April 24. Orozco doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring one run.
Surrounded by his family, Wellington High School senior Major Brown signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his track and field career at West Texas A&M University Thursday, April 23. Front, from left: his dad, Daryon Brown, M. Brown, sister Marlee Brown Killian, brother Nathan Brown. Back row, from left: Lauren Patterson, Marie White, Pat White, Boone and Emily Cummings, Addisyn and Landree Wood, Leslee Wood, Lesa Thornberry, Cathy Needham, Matt Needham.

Surrounded by his family, Wellington High School senior Major Brown signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his track and field career at West Texas A&M University Thursday, April 23. Front, from left: his dad, Daryon Brown, M. Brown, sister Marlee Brown Killian, brother Nathan Brown. Back row, from left: Lauren Patterson, Marie White, Pat White, Boone and Emily Cummings, Addisyn and Landree Wood, Leslee Wood, Lesa Thornberry, Cathy Needham, Matt Needham.

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Wellington’s Brown becomes Buff

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON – Skyrocket fans, along with Major Brown’s family and teammates, packed into the Wellington High School gymnasium at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 to witness him signing his National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU).
Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

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Childress’ Parr named Pitcher of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

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Bobcats fall to Bushland

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

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Childress, Wellington athletes punch ticket to regional round

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CANYON/PANHANDLE — Childress and Wellington track and field athletes recently punched tickets to the regional round, recently competing in area championships.
For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

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Lady Cats secure first-ever district championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS — For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secured the District 1-3A Championship title, blanking the Tulia Lady Hornets Friday, April 17 in Childress.
Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick takes the mound against Lockney Saturday, April 18 in Wellington. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick takes the mound against Lockney Saturday, April 18 in Wellington. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

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Skyrockets lose two, win two

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON — The past two weeks, the Wellington Skyrockets put up wins against Lockney and Quanah, as well as took losses to Clarendon and Floydada.
Lady Cats celebrate seniors

Lady Cats celebrate seniors

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Lady Cats celebrate seniors

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Childress Lady Cat softball team celebrates Senior Night, honoring Addi Edmondson (7) and Journey Prince (2), as the Lady Cats took on Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress.
Childress’ Kade Maldonado pitches in relief against the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14 in Childress. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress’ Kade Maldonado pitches in relief against the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14 in Childress. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

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Bobcats continue district play

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats continued district play, picking up a win over the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14, as well as two losses—one against the Tulia Hornets Friday, April 17 and another against the Dalhart Wolves Tuesday, April 17.
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