Sports

Memphis ISD hosts Back to School Bash, Meet the Cyclones

The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerMemphis Independent School District (ISD) welcomes back students during the annual Back to School Bash, followed by Meet the Cyclones, Friday, Aug. 8 at Memphis City Park. Students returned to campus for the official first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 12.  

Scene at: Meet the Bobcats and Lady Cats

Childress High School YearbookMeet the Bobcats and Lady Cats highlights football, volleyball, cross country and cheer student-athletes, as well as members of the Bobcat Band, Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Fair Park Stadium. 

Lady Cat volleyball taking the court

Childress ISDChildress Lady Cat volleyball is taking the court, having already played games against Borger, Brock, Holliday, Pampa, Quanah, Vernon and White Deer. Next, the Lady Cats will compete in the Shallowater Tournament, held Friday, Aug. 15-Saturday, Aug. 16 in Shallowater. 

The Red River Sun school menus

Childress ISDMonday, Aug. 18Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: Pig in a Blanket, Potatoes, Tomato Cup, Fruit, Milk. Tuesday, Aug. 19Breakfast: Chicken and a Biscuit, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.
At #20 in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s high school ranking, the Wellington Skyrockets perform their final exercise as they wind down their first workout of their 2025 season Monday morning, Aug. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

At #20 in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s high school ranking, the Wellington Skyrockets perform their final exercise as they wind down their first workout of their 2025 season Monday morning, Aug. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington works to enhance gold ball collection

WELLINGTON Around 50 athletes turned out for opening day of 2025 Skyrocket football “two-a-days” Monday morning, Aug. 4. Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Proffitt anticipates gaining even more players when school begins Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Childress Lil Cats release tackle football schedule

Childress Lil Cats release tackle football schedule

Childress Lil Cats release tackle football schedule

The Childress Lil Cats tackle football team will kick off the 2025 season against Holiday Saturday, Sept. 13. On opponent turf, third and fourth grade will play at 6 p.m., followed by fifth and sixth grade at 8 p.m. Gate fees will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.