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Skyrockets make bi-district playoff appearance

Skyrockets make bi-district playoff appearance

Skyrockets make bi-district playoff appearance

News Staff
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Wellington Skyrockets came up short in a 59-35 bidistrict match against the West Texas High Comanches at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Amarillo High School. Congratulations to seniors Brenden Garcia, Demarcus Lewis, Miguel Rincon, Anthony Ortiz and TJ Salinas.
Lady Cats dominate first tournament of season

Lady Cats dominate first tournament of season

Lady Cats dominate first tournament of season

News Staff
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Childress Lady Cats golf team dominates the first tournament of the season, bringing home the Leopard Invitational Championship Monday, Feb. 25 at The Champions Course at Weeks Park in Wichita Falls.
Lady Cats upset in bi-district round

Lady Cats upset in bi-district round

Lady Cats upset in bi-district round

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Childress Lady Cats closed the season Monday, Feb. 10, taking a 55-42 bi-district loss against the Idalou Lady Wildcats in Floydada.
In another nailbiter, the Wellington Lady Rockets concluded the 2024-2025 season in the 2A Division 1 UIL Area Championship, falling to the New Deal Lady Lions in overtime by a final score of 54-51 at Amarillo Caprock High School at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Wellington ends its season with a 23-10 overall record. Congratulations to seniors Harlee Gomez and Leslie Rodriguez and the Lady Rockets on a great season. See page 4B for game photos. HZW Media

In another nailbiter, the Wellington Lady Rockets concluded the 2024-2025 season in the 2A Division 1 UIL Area Championship, falling to the New Deal Lady Lions in overtime by a final score of 54-51 at Amarillo Caprock High School at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Wellington ends its season with a 23-10 overall record. Congratulations to seniors Harlee Gomez and Leslie Rodriguez and the Lady Rockets on a great season. See page 4B for game photos. HZW Media

New Deal dominates Lady Rockets in area round of playoffs

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Childress’ Grace Foster recently made history, securing 1,797 career points—and counting—to cement her legacy in Lubbock Christian University history as the all-time leading scorer. Foster one-upped former Lady Chaparral Nicole Hampton (2011-2016), who held the previous record with 1,796 career points. Graphic Courtesy of Lubbock Christian University Athletics

Childress’ Grace Foster recently made history, securing 1,797 career points—and counting—to cement her legacy in Lubbock Christian University history as the all-time leading scorer. Foster one-upped former Lady Chaparral Nicole Hampton (2011-2016), who held the previous record with 1,796 career points. Graphic Courtesy of Lubbock Christian University Athletics

‘Foster-ing greatness’: Childress’ Grace Foster makes history as LCU’s all-time leading scorer

Chris Due
Thursday, February 20, 2025
LUBBOCK — Grace Foster delivered a dominant double-double performance with 21 points and 11 rebounds, becoming Lubbock Christian University’s (LCU) all-time leading scorer and the first Lady Chaparral to surpass 1,800 career points during a 75-60 win against Angelo State on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Lady Cyclones fall short to Canadian, Crosbyton

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, February 20, 2025
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lady Cyclones recently fell short in back-to-back season-opening losses to Canadian and Crosbyton.In a season opener, the Lady Cyclones came up short in a 12-0 shutout to the Canadian Lady Wildcats Friday, Feb. 14.
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