Wellington Sky Rockets

The Wellington Skyrockets display their District 2-2A Division II Championship trophy on a chilly Friday, Nov. 4 following a 44-8 win against the Clarendon Broncos. Lukas Wilbur Photography

The Wellington Skyrockets display their District 2-2A Division II Championship trophy on a chilly Friday, Nov. 4 following a 44-8 win against the Clarendon Broncos. Lukas Wilbur Photography

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Wellington routs Clarendon for district crown

Kale Steed
Friday, November 11, 2022
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Skyrockets gained a measure of revenge from a year ago and won the outright District 2-2A Division II District Championship in the process, routing the Clarendon Broncos 44-8 on the road on Friday night,Nov.4.

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Friday, November 11, 2022
Nov. 12 The varsity Wellington Lady Rocket basketball team plays the Claude Lady Mustangs at 6 p.m. at Randall High School in Canyon. Nov. 14 The junior highWellington Firecracker basketball team plays the Shamrock Irish at 5 p.m. in Shamrock.
Eighth-grade Firecracker Callen Kane (8) rushes the ball to gain yards following his block Connor Bowen (11) and many other Firecrackers. Wellington shutout Clarendon 52-0 for its final game of the 2022 season Thursday, Nov. 3. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Eighth-grade Firecracker Callen Kane (8) rushes the ball to gain yards following his block Connor Bowen (11) and many other Firecrackers. Wellington shutout Clarendon 52-0 for its final game of the 2022 season Thursday, Nov. 3. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Firecrackers tally final season wins

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Friday, November 11, 2022
Firecrackers tally final season wins
Wellington Skyrockets, including Caleb Strickland (8) and Travon Lewis (21) block out the Memphis Cyclone defensive line while ballcarrier Braylon Tarver (12) puts up yardage. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington Skyrockets, including Caleb Strickland (8) and Travon Lewis (21) block out the Memphis Cyclone defensive line while ballcarrier Braylon Tarver (12) puts up yardage. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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No. 3 Wellington blanks Memphis Cyclones

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, October 21, 2022
WELLINGTON — Picking up their second consecutive district win of the season, the No. 3 Wellington Skyrockets blasted past the Memphis Cyclones in a 50-0 blank Friday night, Oct. 14 at Powell Field.

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Oct. 21 The varsity Wellington Skyrocket football team plays the Wheeler Mustangs at 7 p.m. at Nicholson Field in Wheeler. Oct. 24 Qualifying Lady Rocket cross country runners compete at the Regional Invitational at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.
Lady Firecrackers claim the District Championship over six teams at the Shamrock Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 12. Taytum Kane placed second, Ceighley Killian fourth and Elli Ouellette ninth. Front, from left: Killian, Kane, Ouellette, Anna Henard. Back, from left: Ayz’lin Menefield, Maggie Tillman, Ingrid Granadoz, Ellie Thomas, Addi English, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

Lady Firecrackers claim the District Championship over six teams at the Shamrock Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 12. Taytum Kane placed second, Ceighley Killian fourth and Elli Ouellette ninth. Front, from left: Killian, Kane, Ouellette, Anna Henard. Back, from left: Ayz’lin Menefield, Maggie Tillman, Ingrid Granadoz, Ellie Thomas, Addi English, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

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Lady Firecrackers garner cross country championship

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Junior varsity Skyrocket Noah Cantu (4) tackles a Memphis Cyclone with Anthony Ortiz (15), TJ Salinas (11) and Joey Orozco (33) rushing in to assist. The Rockets remain undefeated on the season, winning by a final score of 50-6. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Junior varsity Skyrocket Noah Cantu (4) tackles a Memphis Cyclone with Anthony Ortiz (15), TJ Salinas (11) and Joey Orozco (33) rushing in to assist. The Rockets remain undefeated on the season, winning by a final score of 50-6. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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JV Rockets tally Cyclone win

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Seventh-grade Firecrackers lineup for kick off against Bushland at River Road, earning a second consecutive shutout with a 22-0 win. Courtesy Photo

Seventh-grade Firecrackers lineup for kick off against Bushland at River Road, earning a second consecutive shutout with a 22-0 win. Courtesy Photo

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Firecrackers find victories

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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