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Bobcats scratch past Lynx

Bobcats scratch past Lynx

Bobcats scratch past Lynx

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 26, 2023
SPEARMAN — The Childress Bobcats picked up their second consecutive district win against the Spearman Lynx Friday, Oct. 20, thanks to Scout Smith, who, with a tied score and less than a minute on the clock, ran the ball in from a yard out to secure the Bobcats’ 28-21 victory.
Wellington beats up Wheeler

Wellington beats up Wheeler

Wellington beats up Wheeler

Kale Steed
Thursday, October 26, 2023
WELLINGTON – It was another smooth night of work for Wellington as the Skyrockets pitched their third straight shutout. This time blanking Wheeler 46-0 on Friday night, Oct. 13 at Powell Field.
Welcome back, 2013 Skyrocket state champions

Welcome back, 2013 Skyrocket state champions

Welcome back, 2013 Skyrocket state champions

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Players, coaches, managers and cheerleaders representing the historic 2013 Skyrocket State Championship team receive recognition at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, prior to kickoff of the 7 p.m. Wellington vs. Wheeler football game at Powell Field.
Childress’ Gamboa caps cross country season

Childress’ Gamboa caps cross country season

Childress’ Gamboa caps cross country season

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
A four-time regional qualifier, Childress’ Clarissa Gamboa caps her senior cross country season with a 56th-place finish at the UIL 3A Region 1 Championship Monday, Oct. 23 at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, closing with a time of 13:57.8
Childress High School inducts 31 students into National Honor Society

Childress High School inducts 31 students into National Honor Society

Childress High School inducts 31 students into National Honor Society

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Childress High School National Honor Society welcomes 31 new inductees. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 85%, as well as meet high standards of service, leadership and character
Varsity Skyrockets shutout Wheeler

Varsity Skyrockets shutout Wheeler

Varsity Skyrockets shutout Wheeler

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Skyrockets Noah Cantu (22) and TJ Salinas (4) jump in on the tackle with RJ Granadoz (60), Jackson Jones (55) and Travon Lewis (21) coming to assist in the game on Friday, Oct. 13 against Wheeler at Powell Field, where Wellington shut out the Mustangs 46-0
JV Rockets remain undefeated,corralling the Mustangs

JV Rockets remain undefeated,corralling the Mustangs

JV Rockets remain undefeated,corralling the Mustangs

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Wellington junior varsity Skyrocket Dahmian Salinas (8) runs the ball in for a Skyrocket touchdown behind his blockers, Hunter Hedrick (54), Kamron Brooks (7) and Conner Bowen (11), last Thursday, Oct.
Childress’ Isaiah Jalomo (10) and Da’Reon Mathis (20) take down a Tulia Hornet during the Bobcats’ 56-6 district win Friday, Oct. 13 at Fair Park Stadium. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Isaiah Jalomo (10) and Da’Reon Mathis (20) take down a Tulia Hornet during the Bobcats’ 56-6 district win Friday, Oct. 13 at Fair Park Stadium. Photo by Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Bobcats pick up first district win over Tulia

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 19, 2023
CHILDRESS — Rebounding from a tough loss to archrival Canadian last week, the Childress Bobcats picked up their first district win of the season, stinging the Tulia Hornets in a 56-6 home win.
Childress Bobcat senior running back Da’Reon Mathis was recently selected to Press Pass Sports’ Top 10 Texas Panhandle Football Performers, announced Sunday, Oct. 15. Carrying the load for the offense, Mathis rushed for a game-high 162 yards on 16 carries with three touchdowns during the Bobcats’ first District 3-3A Division II win over Tulia Friday, Oct. 13. Statham Photography

Childress Bobcat senior running back Da’Reon Mathis was recently selected to Press Pass Sports’ Top 10 Texas Panhandle Football Performers, announced Sunday, Oct. 15. Carrying the load for the offense, Mathis rushed for a game-high 162 yards on 16 carries with three touchdowns during the Bobcats’ first District 3-3A Division II win over Tulia Friday, Oct. 13. Statham Photography

Childress’ Mathis selected to Press Pass Sports ’Top 10 Texas Panhandle Football Performers

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Childress’ Mathis selected to Press Pass Sports ’Top 10 Texas Panhandle Football Performers
Skyrockets Dalton Holland (73), Jackson Jones (55), Nick Nevarez (79), Ramon Rodriguez (51), Caleb Strickland (50), Ethan Nevarez (44) and Anthony Ortiz (15) take down a Cyclone Friday, Oct. 13 in Memphis. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrockets Dalton Holland (73), Jackson Jones (55), Nick Nevarez (79), Ramon Rodriguez (51), Caleb Strickland (50), Ethan Nevarez (44) and Anthony Ortiz (15) take down a Cyclone Friday, Oct. 13 in Memphis. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrockets shutout Memphis to maintain undefeated district record

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 19, 2023
MEMPHIS — The Wellington Skyrockets shutout the Memphis Cyclones in a 36-0 blank Friday, Oct. 13 at George Berry Memorial Stadium, leaving the Cyclones searching for their first win of the season, while the Skyrockets maintained an undefeated district record.
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