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Childress’ Taylor Wiseman, who recently qualified for state in both discus and shot put, was nominated for the Amarillo Globe-News Happy State Bank Athlete of the Week. Courtesy Graphic

Childress’ Taylor Wiseman, who recently qualified for state in both discus and shot put, was nominated for the Amarillo Globe-News Happy State Bank Athlete of the Week. Courtesy Graphic

Childress’ Taylor Wiseman nominated for Amarillo Globe-News Happy State Bank Athlete of the Week

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 1, 2025
AMARILLO — Childress High School senior Taylor Wiseman, a University of Oregon commit, was recently nominated for the Amarillo Globe-News Happy State Bank Athlete of the Week, announced Monday, April 22.
Wellington’s Major Brown is a two-time regional champion, earning gold in the long jump and triple jump.

Wellington’s Major Brown is a two-time regional champion, earning gold in the long jump and triple jump.

Skyrockets punch ticket to UIL Track and Field State Championships

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 24, 2025
CANYON — Competing at the UIL 2A Region I Championships, five Wellington Skyrockets, including high jump and long jump regional champion Major Brown and the regional champion 4x200 relay team of Brenden Garcia, Demarcus Lewis, Travon Lewis and Anthony punched tickets to the upcoming 2025 UIL Track...
The Memphis Lady Cyclones celebrate senior night Friday, April 18 in Memphis. Memphis ISD

The Memphis Lady Cyclones celebrate senior night Friday, April 18 in Memphis. Memphis ISD

Cyclones, Lady Cyclones fall to Lockney

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
MEMPHIS — Memphis battled Lockney Friday, April 18, with both the Cyclones and Lady Cyclones taking tough losses.
Wellington’s Duncan advances to state golf tournament

Wellington’s Duncan advances to state golf tournament

Wellington’s Duncan advances to state golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Wellington Lady Rocket sophomore Allie Duncan delivers an outstanding two-day performance at the regional golf competition Monday, April 14-Tuesday, April 15 at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon.
Childress’ Taylor Wiseman secures two regional championships, advancing to the 2025 UIL State Track and Field Championships in discus and shot put. Courtesy Photo

Childress’ Taylor Wiseman secures two regional championships, advancing to the 2025 UIL State Track and Field Championships in discus and shot put. Courtesy Photo

Childress’ Colton Teichelman, Taylor Wiseman advance to state

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 24, 2025
ABILENE — Childress’ Colton Teichelman and Taylor Wiseman will advance to the 2025 UIL State Track and Field Championships,following qualifying performances at the recent UIL 3A Region I-II Track and Field Championships Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 at Abilene Christian University’s Elmer...
The Wellington Skyrockets take down the Clarendon Broncos in a 6-4 district win Thursday, April 17 in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

The Wellington Skyrockets take down the Clarendon Broncos in a 6-4 district win Thursday, April 17 in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington’s Orozco carries Skyrockets past Clarendon

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 24, 2025
WELLINGTON — Striking out 11 batters, Alex Orozco led the Wellington Skyrockets past the Clarendon Broncos in a 6-4 district win Thursday, April 17 in Wellington. Orozco gave up two hits and four runs over five and two-thirds innings while walking seven.
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) Lady Chaparral Grace Foster, a 2021 graduate of Childress High School, was recently named the Academic All-America Team Member of the Year for NCAA Division II by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Lubbock Christian University Athletics

Lubbock Christian University (LCU) Lady Chaparral Grace Foster, a 2021 graduate of Childress High School, was recently named the Academic All-America Team Member of the Year for NCAA Division II by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Lubbock Christian University Athletics

Childress’ Grace Foster earns top academic nod for DII

Special To The Sun
Thursday, April 24, 2025
LUBBOCK — Lubbock Christian University (LCU) Lady Chaparral Grace Foster, a 2021 graduate of Childress High School, was recently named the Academic All-America Team Member of the Year for NCAA Division II by College Sports Communicators (CSC), becoming the first Lady Chaparral in program history to...
Wellington Skyrocket freshman Alex Orozco is selected as Texas High School Baseball’s 2A Diamond Pro Pitcher of the Week Wednesday, April 16, with 9.1 innings pitched, 19 strikeouts, zero hits, two hits by pitch and two bases on balls. Windthorst’s Aiden Stark was selected as the runnerup, followed by Three Rivers’ Lathan Meyer, an honorable mention. Wellington High School

Wellington Skyrocket freshman Alex Orozco is selected as Texas High School Baseball’s 2A Diamond Pro Pitcher of the Week Wednesday, April 16, with 9.1 innings pitched, 19 strikeouts, zero hits, two hits by pitch and two bases on balls. Windthorst’s Aiden Stark was selected as the runnerup, followed by Three Rivers’ Lathan Meyer, an honorable mention. Wellington High School

Wellington’s Orozco earns THSB Pitcher of theWeek

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Wellington Skyrocket freshman Alex Orozco is selected as Texas High School Baseball’s 2A Diamond Pro Pitcher of the Week Wednesday, April 16, with 9.1 innings pitched, 19 strikeouts, zero hits, two hits by pitch and two bases on balls.
The Childress Lady Cats secure the No. 3 seed in District 1-3A, as well as the No. 1 small-school seed, earning a 13-1 win over Canadian Thursday, April 17 in Childress. Courtesy Photo

The Childress Lady Cats secure the No. 3 seed in District 1-3A, as well as the No. 1 small-school seed, earning a 13-1 win over Canadian Thursday, April 17 in Childress. Courtesy Photo

Lady Cats secure No. 3 seed in district

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 24, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress Lady Cats secured the No. 3 seed in District1-3A, as well as the No. 1 small-school seed, earninga 13-1 win over Canadian Thursday, April 17 in Childress.
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