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The Childress Lady Cats rack up seven home runs in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2 in Bushland. Childress Lady Cats

The Childress Lady Cats rack up seven home runs in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2 in Bushland. Childress Lady Cats

Lady Cats rack up home runs

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CHILDRESS — The No. 2-ranked Childress Lady Cats have racked up an impressive nine homeruns over the last three games, including seven homers in an 11-9 win over Bushland Tuesday, April 2.
Wellington’s Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, a freshman forward for the Skyrockets, is the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year, announced Sunday, April 5. Press Pass Sports/Roy Wheeler

Wellington’s Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, a freshman forward for the Skyrockets, is the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year, announced Sunday, April 5. Press Pass Sports/Roy Wheeler

Wellington’s Cantu nets Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year

Kale Steed
Thursday, April 9, 2026
AMARILLO – Jimmy “Jax” Cantu exploded onto the scene in a hurry,making the transition from junior high to high school look like an easy one, earning himself the title of the 2026 Press Pass Sports Newcomer of the Year.
Childress’ Luke Rodriguez surrenders four hits and seven runs, striking out seven and walking three, against Dalhart. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Luke Rodriguez surrenders four hits and seven runs, striking out seven and walking three, against Dalhart. Childress High School Yearbook

Bobcats blank River Road

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats put up two losses— one against Dalhart and another against Bushland—before finding the win column in a 15-0 shutout against River Road Tuesday, April 7 in Childress.
Wellington Lady Rockets Taytum Kane, a sophomore, and Brynlee Proffitt, a senior, were recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-State team. The sophomore guard and senior forward helped guide the girls to the UIL Division I Regional Finals and an impressive 28-8 season record. Wellington High School

Wellington Lady Rockets Taytum Kane, a sophomore, and Brynlee Proffitt, a senior, were recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-State team. The sophomore guard and senior forward helped guide the girls to the UIL Division I Regional Finals and an impressive 28-8 season record. Wellington High School

Wellington’s Kane, Proffitt earn TGCA All-State selections

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Senior Lady Rocket cousins Brynlee Proffitt, left, and Oakley Folk, right, gather with Coach Amy Inman to celebrate the recent girls’ doubles district championship. Wellington High School

Senior Lady Rocket cousins Brynlee Proffitt, left, and Oakley Folk, right, gather with Coach Amy Inman to celebrate the recent girls’ doubles district championship. Wellington High School

Wellington doubles teams advance to region

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
AMARILLO – Wellington made a mark at the District 2-2A Invitational Tennis Tournament as it came to a close Wednesday, March 30 at the Rebel Tennis Center in Amarillo, with playback matches finishing Thursday, March 31 in Wellington.
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