Skyrockets drop first game of season to Lubbock Christian

  • The Wellington Skyrockets battle the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas
    The Wellington Skyrockets battle the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas
  • Wellington quarterback Callen Kane (12) looks for room against Lubbock Christian Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington, as the Skyrocket offensive line, including RJ Granadoz (60), Noah Cantu (4), Anthony Ortiz (15) and Brenden Garcia (1), hold the Eagles.
    Wellington quarterback Callen Kane (12) looks for room against Lubbock Christian Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington, as the Skyrocket offensive line, including RJ Granadoz (60), Noah Cantu (4), Anthony Ortiz (15) and Brenden Garcia (1), hold the Eagles.
    WELLINGTON — The Wellington Skyrockets suffered their first loss on the season, coming up two points short in a 36-34 homecoming-night final against the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington.Led by quarterback Welker Horn, the Eagles put up a 15-point halftime lead, which the Skyrockets countered in the second half, rallying up three touchdowns, includ...

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