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Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

Childress’ Ansley Parr is named the Texas High School Softball 3A Pitcher of the Week, announced Wednesday, April 22. In 12 innings, Parr allowed two hits, one run and one walk, while striking out 34. COURTESY PHOTO

Childress’ Parr named Pitcher of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

The Childress Bobcats couldn’t keep up with the Bushland Falcons, falling in a 9-0 final Friday, April 24. Pitching, Luke Rodriguez allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Kade Maldonado led with one hit in one at bat. The Childress Bobcats competed in the bi-district playoffs Wednesday, April 29-Saturday, May 2. Results were unavailable at press time. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Bobcats fall to Bushland

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress’ Jaden Walker is the area champion in the 100-meter dash, securing a time of 10.61 to advance to regionals. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress, Wellington athletes punch ticket to regional round

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CANYON/PANHANDLE — Childress and Wellington track and field athletes recently punched tickets to the regional round, recently competing in area championships.
For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secure the District 1-3A Championship title, taking a 12-0 shutout over Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Lady Cats secure first-ever district championship

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS — For the first time in program history, the Childress Lady Cats secured the District 1-3A Championship title, blanking the Tulia Lady Hornets Friday, April 17 in Childress.
Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick takes the mound against Lockney Saturday, April 18 in Wellington. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

Wellington’s Hunter Hedrick takes the mound against Lockney Saturday, April 18 in Wellington. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

Skyrockets lose two, win two

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON — The past two weeks, the Wellington Skyrockets put up wins against Lockney and Quanah, as well as took losses to Clarendon and Floydada.
Lady Cats celebrate seniors

Lady Cats celebrate seniors

Lady Cats celebrate seniors

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Childress Lady Cat softball team celebrates Senior Night, honoring Addi Edmondson (7) and Journey Prince (2), as the Lady Cats took on Tulia Friday, April 17 in Childress.
Childress’ Kade Maldonado pitches in relief against the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14 in Childress. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Childress’ Kade Maldonado pitches in relief against the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14 in Childress. CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Bobcats continue district play

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats continued district play, picking up a win over the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday, April 14, as well as two losses—one against the Tulia Hornets Friday, April 17 and another against the Dalhart Wolves Tuesday, April 17.
Skyrocket golfers wrap up play at the UIL Region 1-2A Golf Tournament on Tuesday, April 14 at Canyon’s Palo Duro Creek Golf Course with a fifth-place team finish. Coached by Klark Ashmore, Carter Ouellette finished in a tie for eighth place, narrowly missing qualification for the state tournament. From left: Miles Ouellette, C. Ouellette, Carson Kane, Gunner Guy, Hunter Hedrick.

Skyrocket golfers wrap up play at the UIL Region 1-2A Golf Tournament on Tuesday, April 14 at Canyon’s Palo Duro Creek Golf Course with a fifth-place team finish. Coached by Klark Ashmore, Carter Ouellette finished in a tie for eighth place, narrowly missing qualification for the state tournament. From left: Miles Ouellette, C. Ouellette, Carson Kane, Gunner Guy, Hunter Hedrick.

Wellington golfers wrap up season at regionals

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Wellington golfers wrap up season at regionals
The Wellington Skyrockets notch another district win, celebrating a 13-0 shutout over the Quanah Indians Friday, April 10. Front row, from left: Colton Jernigan, Dahmian Salinas. Back row, from left: Alex Orozco, Easton Wischkaemper, Hunter Hedrick, Lawson Inman, Jax Heflin, Assistant Coach Greg Proffitt, Leo Granadoz, Cix Killian, Major Brown, Coach Jeff Anderson. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

The Wellington Skyrockets notch another district win, celebrating a 13-0 shutout over the Quanah Indians Friday, April 10. Front row, from left: Colton Jernigan, Dahmian Salinas. Back row, from left: Alex Orozco, Easton Wischkaemper, Hunter Hedrick, Lawson Inman, Jax Heflin, Assistant Coach Greg Proffitt, Leo Granadoz, Cix Killian, Major Brown, Coach Jeff Anderson. SHAUNA SALINAS/THE RED RIVER SUN

Skyrocket baseball seen in action

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Skyrocket baseball seen in action
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