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Childress’ Bruce nominated for Coaches  Corner’s Elite Play of the Week

Childress’ Bruce nominated for Coaches Corner’s Elite Play of the Week

Childress’ Bruce nominated for Coaches Corner’s Elite Play of the Week

Childress’ Cutter Bruce was recently nominated for Coaches Corner’s Boys Basketball Elite Play of the Week, going head-to-head with 10 other area players for the title. Narrowly missing the winning vote by three percent, Bruce was bested by Shelbyville’s DJ Barnes, who won with a 20% fan vote.
Skyrocket senior TJ Salinas (11) takes the handoff during Wellington’s 36-0 bi-district win against Petrolia Nov. 14 at Lawton, Okla. Salinas has been selected to play in the 2025 Native American All-Star Game, presented by Native American Athletic Foundation in partnership with the National Football League. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrocket senior TJ Salinas (11) takes the handoff during Wellington’s 36-0 bi-district win against Petrolia Nov. 14 at Lawton, Okla. Salinas has been selected to play in the 2025 Native American All-Star Game, presented by Native American Athletic Foundation in partnership with the National Football League. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington’s Salinas to compete in 2025 Native American All-Star Game

WELLINGTON – A member of the Wellington High School Class of 2025, TJ Salinas recently received notification that he has been selected to participate in the 2025 Native American All-Star Game.
Skyrockets make mark at Nazareth Tournament

Skyrockets make mark at Nazareth Tournament

Skyrockets make mark at Nazareth Tournament

The Wellington Skyrockets went 4-1 in the Thursday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 7 Nazareth Tournament, ending with a huge win over the tourney host and state-ranked Nazareth Swifts during the consolation championship with a final score of 47-40.
Memphis ISD hosts District Christmas Luncheon

Memphis ISD hosts District Christmas Luncheon

Memphis ISD hosts District Christmas Luncheon

Memphis ISD hosts District Christmas LuncheonPrior to the holiday break, Memphis Independent School District staff celebrated with the annual District Christmas Luncheon Friday, Dec. 13. At the luncheon, a brisket meal was catered by Fat and Happy BBQ.
Drake Rabe, Academic All State First Team Statham Photography

Drake Rabe, Academic All State First Team Statham Photography

Childress players, trainer selected to academic all-state teams

CHILDRESS — Five Childress Bobcat players, as well as one student athletic trainer, were recently selected to Texas High School Coaches Association Football Academic All-State teams.Drake Rabe was named to the First Team roster, while Kaleb Mayden and Logan Oldham were Second Team selections.