Sports

Childress’ Parr named to THSSB Top Players to Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Childress High School YearbookChildress’ Ansley Parr, a junior pitcher for the Lady Cats, was recently named to Texas High School Softball’s 3A Preseason Top Players to Watch. Her sophomore season, Parr lead Texas by 19 strikeouts, ranking up 268 punchouts on just 47 walks in 126.
Lady Rocket Ceighley Killian (11) goes up for the shot, with Bryn Phillips (10) close at hand for the rebound, in Wellington’s close 34-26 loss to the Pantherettes on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Panhandle.

Lady Rocket Ceighley Killian (11) goes up for the shot, with Bryn Phillips (10) close at hand for the rebound, in Wellington’s close 34-26 loss to the Pantherettes on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Panhandle.

Lady Rockets split last week’s games

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Lady Rockets put on an impressive performance at home on Friday, Feb. 6, earning a dominant 52-19 victory over the Wheeler Lady Mustangs.
Wellington’s Jax Cantu evaluates opportunity, while Carson Kane (10) and Easton Wischkaemper (13) move into play position last Friday, Feb. 6 against Wheeler, securing a 68-51 win.

Wellington’s Jax Cantu evaluates opportunity, while Carson Kane (10) and Easton Wischkaemper (13) move into play position last Friday, Feb. 6 against Wheeler, securing a 68-51 win.

Rockets claim Wheeler win, succumb to Panhandle

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Rockets put together an impressive home performance on Friday, Feb. 6, pulling away in a 68-51 victory over the Wheeler Mustangs. The leading scorer for Wellington was Tiny Hinojosa with 20 points.
Childress High School freshman Kinley Galligan and senior Cutter Bruce are the McDonald’s Big Macs of the Week, announced Thursday, Jan. 29. Adapting to varsity, Galligan serves as a lockdown defender, putting in the dirty work for the Lady Cats, while Bruce moved into the starting rotation for the Bobcats, proving himself as a selfless teammate while making things tough for the opposing team in the paint. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Childress High School freshman Kinley Galligan and senior Cutter Bruce are the McDonald’s Big Macs of the Week, announced Thursday, Jan. 29. Adapting to varsity, Galligan serves as a lockdown defender, putting in the dirty work for the Lady Cats, while Bruce moved into the starting rotation for the Bobcats, proving himself as a selfless teammate while making things tough for the opposing team in the paint. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Childress announces Big Macs of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

Skyrocket Jax Cantu (12) shoots a free throw in Wellington’s 67-52 victory Friday, Jan. 30 against the Clarendon Broncos in a captivating match.

Skyrockets stay strong

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
MEMPHIS – The Wellington Skyrockets added two additional wins last week, taking on the Memphis Cyclones Tuesday, Jan. 27, followed by the Clarendon Broncos Friday, Jan. 30.
Childress High School senior Jacob Mora sings a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career with the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Childress High School gymnasium foyer.

Childress High School senior Jacob Mora sings a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career with the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Childress High School gymnasium foyer.

Childress’ Geiser, Mora sign National Letters of Intent

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Following numerous prospect camps and game-day invites, as well as campus visits across the nation, Childress High School seniors Kavyn Geiser and Jacob Mora recently announced their college commitments, followed by a joint National Letter of Intent signing Thursday, Jan.
The Childress High School powerlifting teams compete at the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31 in Clyde.

The Childress High School powerlifting teams compete at the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31 in Clyde.

Childress powerlifters compete at Clyde Invitational

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CLYDE — The Childress Bobcat and Lady Cat powerlifting teams recently competed in the Clyde Invitational Saturday, Jan. 31, bringing home three top-five placements, as well as five personal records.
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