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WES Sparklers say ‘boo’ to drugs, ‘yes’ to big dreams

WES Sparklers say ‘boo’ to drugs, ‘yes’ to big dreams

WES Sparklers say ‘boo’ to drugs, ‘yes’ to big dreams

News Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022
Former Harlem Globetrotter Buffy Coleman explained that he loves to travel to places with that small-town feel to share his message of dreaming big. “Every time I can go back to a place where everybody knows everybody is a very refreshing experience,” Coleman said.
Anthony Ortiz (15), Brenden Garcia (1), TJ Salinas (11) and DeMarcus Lewis (3) serve as junior varsity Skyrocket captains for the Bushland game last Thursday. Wellington tied the Falcons 28-28, leaving the JV Rockets undefeated on the season with one tie game. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Anthony Ortiz (15), Brenden Garcia (1), TJ Salinas (11) and DeMarcus Lewis (3) serve as junior varsity Skyrocket captains for the Bushland game last Thursday. Wellington tied the Falcons 28-28, leaving the JV Rockets undefeated on the season with one tie game. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Junior varsity Rockets knot Bushland in nail-biter

News Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022
Anthony Ortiz (15), Brenden Garcia (1), TJ Salinas (11) and DeMarcus Lewis (3) serve as junior varsity Skyrocket captains for the Bushland game last Thursday. Wellington tied the Falcons 28-28, leaving the JV Rockets undefeated on the season with one tie game.
Firecrackers smuggle Quanah Indians

Firecrackers smuggle Quanah Indians

Firecrackers smuggle Quanah Indians

News Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022
Eighth-grade Firecracker Kingston Molina (60) tackles a Quanah Indian with Dahmian Salinas (4), Conner Bowen (11), Jake Chandler (33), Troy Molina (6), Aison Skelton (63), Callen Kane (8), Kamron Brooks (3) and Damien Needham (20) coming in to assist. Wellington Junior High won 66-22 in Quanah.  
TARA WARD AND JACOB RIDDLE

TARA WARD AND JACOB RIDDLE

Ward, Riddle plan October ceremony

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
WELLINGTON – Ronnie and Patricia Ward, of Wellington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Ward, to Jacob Riddle. The future groom is the son of Johnny and Marie Riddle, of Levelland.
Skyrocket Enrique Jaimes (22) tackles a Mustang with Blake Strickland (50) and Rey Ramirez (77) also coming in, defensively shutting out the Mustangs in 64-0 final. Wellington moves to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrocket Enrique Jaimes (22) tackles a Mustang with Blake Strickland (50) and Rey Ramirez (77) also coming in, defensively shutting out the Mustangs in 64-0 final. Wellington moves to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

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Kale Steed
Saturday, October 29, 2022
WHEELER – Once again,Wellington took care of business, as expected.The No. 3-ranked Skyrockets clinched a playoff spot, shutting out Wheeler in a 64-0 final. The Wellington defense is amid an unbelievable scoreless streak.
Childress’ Nick McMinn gains yardage for the Bobcats, while Lamont Nickleberry (14), Mark Willis (21) and Aiden Allen (22) block out the Spearman Lynx defense during Childress’ 41-7 win Friday, Oct. 21 at Fair Park Stadium. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

Childress’ Nick McMinn gains yardage for the Bobcats, while Lamont Nickleberry (14), Mark Willis (21) and Aiden Allen (22) block out the Spearman Lynx defense during Childress’ 41-7 win Friday, Oct. 21 at Fair Park Stadium. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

Bobcats scratch Lynx for second district win

Elizabeth Tanner
Saturday, October 29, 2022
CHILDRESS — Rebounding the season, the Childress Bobcats earned their second consecutive district win, clawing the Spearman Lynx in a lopsided 41-7 final Friday, Oct. 21 at Fair Park Stadium. Stacking up 418 yards of offense, the Bobcats held the Lynx to only 118 total yards and seven first downs.

Cyclones put away by Broncos

Elizabeth Tanner
Saturday, October 29, 2022
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Cyclones dropped another district win. This time to the Clarendon Broncos in a 47-14 sweep at George Berry Memorial Stadium in Memphis. Memphis 8 0 0 6 14 Clarendon 22 6 13 7 48 First Quarter Clarendon: 57-yard run. (Two-point conversion.) Clarendon: 24-yard run.
Childress’ Gamboa, Holder compete at regionals

Childress’ Gamboa, Holder compete at regionals

Childress’ Gamboa, Holder compete at regionals

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Childress Lady Cats Clarissa Gamboa, left, and Hailey Holder, right, pictured with Coach Maggie Collins, finished short of state-qualifying placements at the UIL 3A Region 1 Cross County Championship Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Finishing with a time of 13:53.
Childress junior running back Da’reon Mathis is the Iris Energy Offensive Player of the Week. Mathis rushed 17 times for 191 yards and three touchdowns against the Spearman Lynx. Courtesy Graphics

Childress junior running back Da’reon Mathis is the Iris Energy Offensive Player of the Week. Mathis rushed 17 times for 191 yards and three touchdowns against the Spearman Lynx. Courtesy Graphics

Week 9 Iris Energy Players of theWeek announced

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Childress junior running back Da’reon Mathis is the Iris Energy Offensive Player of the Week. Mathis rushed 17 times for 191 yards and three touchdowns against the Spearman Lynx.
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