The Wellington Skyrockets end the season 7-8-1. Back row, from left: Miguel Rincon, Blake Strickland, Anthony Ortiz, Aaron Willingham, Israel Acosta. Middle row, from left: TJ Salinas, Ramon Rodriguez, Jackson Jones, Major Brown. Front row, from left: Eric Garcia, Noah Cantu, Barret Phillips, Fabian Pina, Caleb Strickland. Not pictured is Gumaro Rincon. Courtesy Photo
Skyrocket senior Barret Phillips (10) pitches his final high school baseball game against Sanford-Fritch Friday, May 5 in Lockney. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas
WELLINGTON — Dropping the bi-district championship, the Wellington Skyrockets ended the season 7-8-1 with an 18-8 loss to the Sanford- Fritch Eagles Friday, May 5 in Lockney.
Despite the loss, the Skyrockets collected eight hits as Blake Strickland led things off on the pitcher’s mound, surrendering seven runs on four hits over one and two-thirds innings and striking out two. Barr...
