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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
Lady Firecrackers bring home cross country title
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
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
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
Bobcat junior offensive lineman Juan Gonzalez is the Iris Energy Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4. Against the Holliday Eagles, Gonzalez racked up seven assists. Courtesy Graphics
Iris EnergyWeek 4 Players of theWeek announced
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
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