Sports

Kids Crockin’ wraps up program

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Through the Lens of LizKids Crockin’, sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, in conjunction with Childress County 4-H and the Childress Women’s League, wraps up another successful three-session program Monday, Sept. 22 at the Childress Elementary School Cafeteria.
The varsity Wellington Skyrocket football team makes rounds at Wellington Elementary School, visiting with Megan Wisckaemper’s pre-kindergarten students, Friday morning, Sept. 26, prior to the Skyrockets’ home matchup against Panhandle, where Wellington took a 41-0 blank, falling in their first non-district loss of the season.

The varsity Wellington Skyrocket football team makes rounds at Wellington Elementary School, visiting with Megan Wisckaemper’s pre-kindergarten students, Friday morning, Sept. 26, prior to the Skyrockets’ home matchup against Panhandle, where Wellington took a 41-0 blank, falling in their first non-district loss of the season.

Wellington blanked by Panhandle in first non-district loss of season

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 2, 2025
WELLINGTON — The once undefeated Wellington Skyrockets fell in their first non-district loss of the season, blanked by the Panhandle Panthers in a 41-0 shutout Friday, Sept. 26 at Powell Field in Wellington.
Under the leadership of Lady Rocket cross country coach Travis Nicks, Taytum Kane earns the fourth-place medal at the Lubbock Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 27. Following, the Lady Rocket cross country team competed at the Wheeler Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Results were unavailable at press time. From left: Kobee Lewis, Angela Lewis, Kane, Anna Henard, Aleah Lewis and Sabrina Segovia.

Under the leadership of Lady Rocket cross country coach Travis Nicks, Taytum Kane earns the fourth-place medal at the Lubbock Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 27. Following, the Lady Rocket cross country team competed at the Wheeler Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Results were unavailable at press time. From left: Kobee Lewis, Angela Lewis, Kane, Anna Henard, Aleah Lewis and Sabrina Segovia.

Area cross country teams compete at Lubbock Invitational

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LUBBOCK — Area cross country teams, including those from Childress, Memphis and Wellington, recently competed in the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD) Invitational Saturday, Sept.
Childress’ Luke Rodriguez hurls a pass against City View Friday, Sept. 26 at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.

Childress’ Luke Rodriguez hurls a pass against City View Friday, Sept. 26 at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.

Childress left stunned by City View

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
CHILDRESS — Coming off a 50-point victory, the Childress Bobcats were left stunned Friday, Sept. 26, as the City View Mustangs ignited for a 49-30 non-district victory at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.

2025 Memphis High School Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Memphis High School Yearbook StaffMemphis High School celebrates Homecoming Friday, Sept. 19, taking on the Highland Park Hornets at George Berry Memorial Stadium.
Wellington’s Kamron Brooks (8) amasses 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns during the Skyrockets’ 44-22 on-the-road victory over Lubbock Christian last Friday night, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Capital Field. Senior Gustavo Soto (22) fends off the Eagles, while junior quarterback Callen Kane (12) completed 16-of-24 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns.

Wellington’s Kamron Brooks (8) amasses 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns during the Skyrockets’ 44-22 on-the-road victory over Lubbock Christian last Friday night, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Capital Field. Senior Gustavo Soto (22) fends off the Eagles, while junior quarterback Callen Kane (12) completed 16-of-24 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns.

Wellington defeats state-ranked Lubbock Christian

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
LUBBOCK — For the first time in four tries, the Wellington Skyrockets defeated the state-ranked Lubbock Christian Eagles, maintaining their undefeated status with a 44-22 on-the-road win last Friday, Sept. 19 at Masked Rider Field.
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