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Junior varsity Rockets Kamron Brooks (7), Conner Bowen (11), Yobani Moreno (77), with other Rockets coming in to assist, take down a Panhandle Panther in a game on home turf last Thursday, Sept. 22. Wellington took the 28-20 win to remain undefeated on the season. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Junior varsity Rockets Kamron Brooks (7), Conner Bowen (11), Yobani Moreno (77), with other Rockets coming in to assist, take down a Panhandle Panther in a game on home turf last Thursday, Sept. 22. Wellington took the 28-20 win to remain undefeated on the season. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

JV Rockets trap Panthers for win

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
JV Rockets trap Panthers for win
The Collingsworth County 4-H team of Brylnn Kemp, left, Ava Peters and Hazel Estada garner first place in the Intermediate Appetizer category at the Tri-State Fair Food Challenge on Sept. 18 in Amarillo. “These kids did awesome, and we are so proud of them!” said Program Assistant Paige Owen.

The Collingsworth County 4-H team of Brylnn Kemp, left, Ava Peters and Hazel Estada garner first place in the Intermediate Appetizer category at the Tri-State Fair Food Challenge on Sept. 18 in Amarillo. “These kids did awesome, and we are so proud of them!” said Program Assistant Paige Owen.

Firecracker teams compete at Tri-State Fair Food Challenge

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Firecracker teams compete at Tri-State Fair Food Challenge
The Second Annual Skyrocket Fall Classic will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 at Wellington Fairgrounds and will feature the Lamb and Goat Show at 9 a.m. and Heifer and Steer Show at 1 p.m. For more information contact Sawyer Sims, 806-205-2600 or Marcie Orr, 806-681-0575. Courtesy Image

The Second Annual Skyrocket Fall Classic will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 at Wellington Fairgrounds and will feature the Lamb and Goat Show at 9 a.m. and Heifer and Steer Show at 1 p.m. For more information contact Sawyer Sims, 806-205-2600 or Marcie Orr, 806-681-0575. Courtesy Image

Organizers plan Skyrocket Fall Classic

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Organizers plan Skyrocket Fall Classic
Skyrocket Gatlin Guy (3) runs the ball down field as Caleb Strickland (50), Israel Acosta (52), Tryston O’Rear (70), Ethan Nevarez (44) and Dakota Marshall (6) fend off the 3A Spearman Lynx during Wellington’s 12-6 homecoming victory last Friday night, Sept. 15. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrocket Gatlin Guy (3) runs the ball down field as Caleb Strickland (50), Israel Acosta (52), Tryston O’Rear (70), Ethan Nevarez (44) and Dakota Marshall (6) fend off the 3A Spearman Lynx during Wellington’s 12-6 homecoming victory last Friday night, Sept. 15. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington gets late score to down Spearman

Kale Steed
Thursday, September 21, 2023
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Skyrockets survived an upset bid from a gutsy Spearman Lynx squad, getting a late touchdown for a 12-6 win in a slugfest on Friday night, Sept. 15 at Powell Field in Wellington. Both defenses held their own in the ball game.
Childress’ Mark Willis carries a Holliday defender Friday, Sept. 15 at Eagle Stadium in Holliday. Press Pass Sports/Nicole Dill

Childress’ Mark Willis carries a Holliday defender Friday, Sept. 15 at Eagle Stadium in Holliday. Press Pass Sports/Nicole Dill

Childress falls short at Holliday

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
HOLLIDAY — The Childress Bobcats suffered their second straight loss of the season in a 24-point deficit at the hands of the Holliday Eagles Friday, Sept. 15 at Eagle Stadium in Holliday.
Through the Lens of Liz/Elizabeth Oronia Memphis’ Ryder Robison breaks his previous 5K record Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Rattlesnake Run in Guthrie, capping a second-place time of 16:20.55.

Through the Lens of Liz/Elizabeth Oronia Memphis’ Ryder Robison breaks his previous 5K record Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Rattlesnake Run in Guthrie, capping a second-place time of 16:20.55.

Childress, Memphis athletes compete in Rattlesnake Run

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
GUTHRIE — Childress and Memphis junior high and high school cross country athletes recently competed in the 2023 Rattlesnake Run Wednesday,Sept.13 in Guthrie,where Memphis senior Ryder Robison broke his previous personal best,capping a second-place time of 16:20.
Lady Cats soar past Eagles

Lady Cats soar past Eagles

Lady Cats soar past Eagles

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cats take on the Texas Leadership Charter Academy of Abilene Lady Eagles Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Childress. The varsity Lady Cats took down the Lady Eagles in a 3-2 final with sets of 23-25, 25-22, 19-25, 29-27 and 15-7.
Memphis 5K attracts runners from acrossTexas

Memphis 5K attracts runners from acrossTexas

Memphis 5K attracts runners from acrossTexas

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The 8th Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk, hosted by the Memphis High School (MHS) Cross Country Program, attracts local, and no-so-local, runners Saturday, Sept. 16 in conjunction with the 88th Annual Hall County Picnic.
Homecoming dress-up

Homecoming dress-up

Homecoming dress-up

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Childress High School dresses up in honor of homecoming week, including day one, country vs. country club, and day two, soccer moms vs. barbecue dads.

All-Sports Schedule

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Sept. 22 It’s homecoming! The varsity Childress Bobcat football team plays the Bowie Jackrabbits at 7 p.m. in Childress. Sept. 23 The Childress High School cross country teams compete in the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.
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