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Junior varsity Rockets tally Panhandle win

Junior varsity Rockets tally Panhandle win

Junior varsity Rockets tally Panhandle win

Wellington’s Alex Orozco (5), behind a cluster of junior varsity Rockets, attempts to gain yards against Panhandle last Thursday, Sept. 26 at Powell Field, where Wellington pulled a 28-16 win over the Panthers.
Lady Cats sweep Knox City

Lady Cats sweep Knox City

Lady Cats sweep Knox City

Childress’ Sophie Stephens (4) sets up the ball as Journey Prince (1) goes in for the spike against the Knox City Lady Greyhounds Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Childress, where the Lady Cats swept Knox City in a 3-0 win
Battle of the Bobcats: Childress drops homecoming match to Sunray

Battle of the Bobcats: Childress drops homecoming match to Sunray

Battle of the Bobcats: Childress drops homecoming match to Sunray

Searching for open field, Childress quarterback Drake Rabe (15) is caught by Sunray’s Erick Calsadillas, as the Bobcats meet on the field for the first time ever in a stunning 21-7 homecoming-night matchup Friday, Sept. 20 at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.
The Wellington Skyrockets battle the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

The Wellington Skyrockets battle the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Skyrockets drop first game of season to Lubbock Christian

WELLINGTON — The Wellington Skyrockets suffered their first loss on the season, coming up two points short in a 36-34 homecoming-night final against the Lubbock Christian Eagles Friday, Sept. 20 at Powell Field in Wellington.
Lady Rockets earn third atWolf Creek Classical

Lady Rockets earn third atWolf Creek Classical

Lady Rockets earn third atWolf Creek Classical

Coached by Savannah Sumrall Henderson, the Wellington Lady Rocket cross country team takes bronze in the Saturday, Sept. 21 Wolf Creek Classical in Wolf Creek Park in Perryton. Individually, Taytum Kane captured the third-place medal.
Wellington JV takes Lubbock Christian win

Wellington JV takes Lubbock Christian win

Wellington JV takes Lubbock Christian win

The junior varsity Wellington Skyrockets down Lubbock Christian last Thursday, Sept. 19 at Mitchell Zimmerman Field in Lockney, pulling a 40-12 final over the Eagles.

BobCat Athletics

A AHHEEIIS Sept. 27The varsity Childress Bobcat football team plays the City View Mustangs at 7 p.m. in Wichita Falls.Sept. 28The junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cat volleyball teams play the West Texas Lady Comanches in Stinnett. Junior varsity White plays at 10 a.m.

Cyclone Athletics

The Memphis High School cross country teams compete in the Oklahoma State University Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Okla.Sept. 30The junior high Memphis Lady Whirlwind volleyball teams play the Seymour Lady Panthers in Seymour. Seventh grade plays at 5 p.m., followed by eighth grade at 6 p.m.Oct.