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The Wellington Lady Firecrackers captured the cross country championship title at the Wheeler Invitational Saturday, Sept. 24. Four medaled, including Taytum Kane, who placed second, Aizlyn Menefield, who placed fifth, Ellie Thomas, who placed eighth, and Ceighley Killian, who placed ninth. Front row, from left: Menefield, Kane, Killian, Thomas. Back, from left: Addi English, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Henard, Elli Ouellette, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

The Wellington Lady Firecrackers captured the cross country championship title at the Wheeler Invitational Saturday, Sept. 24. Four medaled, including Taytum Kane, who placed second, Aizlyn Menefield, who placed fifth, Ellie Thomas, who placed eighth, and Ceighley Killian, who placed ninth. Front row, from left: Menefield, Kane, Killian, Thomas. Back, from left: Addi English, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Henard, Elli Ouellette, Maci Brewer. Courtesy Photo

Lady Firecrackers bring home cross country title

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
First Christian Church, 700 Haskell St., will host a Fifth Quarter from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, following the home football game. Food and games will be provided for the youth to enjoy. “A fun event that all youth are invited to attend, we want to them to relax, laugh and enjoy some time with friends and maybe make some new friends as well,” said Pastor Brian Moore. For more information, call the church at 806-447-5529 or email wfcc700@yahoo.com. Courtesy Graphic

First Christian Church, 700 Haskell St., will host a Fifth Quarter from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, following the home football game. Food and games will be provided for the youth to enjoy. “A fun event that all youth are invited to attend, we want to them to relax, laugh and enjoy some time with friends and maybe make some new friends as well,” said Pastor Brian Moore. For more information, call the church at 806-447-5529 or email wfcc700@yahoo.com. Courtesy Graphic

First Christian plans Skyrocket Fifth Quarter

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
Childress’ Sophie Stephens(5)sends the ball over the net during the Lady Cats’ previous win over Dalhart. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Sophie Stephens(5)sends the ball over the net during the Lady Cats’ previous win over Dalhart. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Lady Cats snag win over Miami, fall short to Caprock, Tascosa

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, September 23, 2022
CHILDRESS — Following three back-to-back wins over Dalhart, Dimmitt and Shamrock, the Childress Lady Cats took a tough fall to Caprock Saturday, Sept. 10, dropping 3-0 (16-25, 24-26, 17-25), which was followed by another shutout loss (15-25, 20-25, 8-25) against Tascosa Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Childress’ Isaiah Jalomo (10), Caleb Mayden (70), Ethan Ferguson (74) and Juan Gonzalez (52) hold the No. 2 Holliday Eagles offensive line during the 28-14 matchup Friday, Sept. 16 at Fair Park Stadium. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

Childress’ Isaiah Jalomo (10), Caleb Mayden (70), Ethan Ferguson (74) and Juan Gonzalez (52) hold the No. 2 Holliday Eagles offensive line during the 28-14 matchup Friday, Sept. 16 at Fair Park Stadium. The Red River Sun/Nicole Dill

Bobcats swept by No. 2 Holliday in gutsy effort

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, September 23, 2022
CHILDRESS — Playing one of the toughest non-district schedules in the state, the Childress Bobcats fell in a gutsy effort to the No. 2 Holliday Eagles Friday night, Sept. 16 at Fair Park Stadium.
The Skyrockets push back the Lynx in the gut-wrenchingly close game, where Wellington trailed most of the game, but ultimately took home the win by one point, 14-13. Photo Courtesy of Lisette Nevarez

The Skyrockets push back the Lynx in the gut-wrenchingly close game, where Wellington trailed most of the game, but ultimately took home the win by one point, 14-13. Photo Courtesy of Lisette Nevarez

Wellington rallies for big win at Spearman

Kale Steed
Friday, September 23, 2022
SPEARMAN – In a very physical matchup, where the defenses were the center stage, Wellington scored inside four minutes of play to nab a huge 14-13 win Friday night, Sept. 16 at Spearman.
Lady Rocket junior Addy Mock takes the fifth-place finish at the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park Saturday, Sept. 17. Coached by Cade Brown, other team members include Charlee Bodine, Abby Garcia, Harlee Gomez, Audrey Jones, Presley Kane, Alyssa Lewis, Angela Lewis, Leslie Orozco and Eryn Torrez. Courtesy Photo

Lady Rocket junior Addy Mock takes the fifth-place finish at the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park Saturday, Sept. 17. Coached by Cade Brown, other team members include Charlee Bodine, Abby Garcia, Harlee Gomez, Audrey Jones, Presley Kane, Alyssa Lewis, Angela Lewis, Leslie Orozco and Eryn Torrez. Courtesy Photo

Mock finishes fifth at Lubbock

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022

All-Sports Schedule

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Sept. 23 The varsity Childress Bobcat football team plays the Bowie Jackrabbits at 7 p.m. in Bowie. Sept. 24 The junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cat volleyball teams play the Tulia Lady Hornets in Tulia. Junior varsity plays at 11 a.m.followed by varsity at noon. Sept.
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