District rival Panhandle halts Rocket run

  • With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo
    With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo
    CANYON – The Wellington Skyrockets took on district rival Panhandle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in a hard-fought battle for a spot in the UIL 2A Division 1 State Semifinals at Canyon High School.After three strong quarters, the Panthers outpaced the Rockets in the fourth period, and Wellington fell behind 52-39. Jax Cantu led Wellington with 14 points, followed by Cix Killian with nin...

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