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Competing at the recent district competition, Memphis High School One Act Play cast received All-Star honors, including All-Star Cast recipient Julian Ross and Honorable Mention All-Star Cast recipients Bailee Morris Lunsford and Chance Richardson. At the competition, the cast performed “The Red Velvet Cake War,” which did not advance to the bi-district round. Memphis ISD

Competing at the recent district competition, Memphis High School One Act Play cast received All-Star honors, including All-Star Cast recipient Julian Ross and Honorable Mention All-Star Cast recipients Bailee Morris Lunsford and Chance Richardson. At the competition, the cast performed “The Red Velvet Cake War,” which did not advance to the bi-district round. Memphis ISD

Memphis OAP cast earns All-Star honors

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Qualifying Memphis powerlifters compete at regional invitational Friday, March 6 in Odessa, where Lizzie Valle punched her ticket to the upcoming Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s State Championships. From left: Coach Michelle Branigan, Nicole Villanueva, Joslyn Cobos, Selena Friesen, Valle, Katrina Torres. Memphis ISD

Qualifying Memphis powerlifters compete at regional invitational Friday, March 6 in Odessa, where Lizzie Valle punched her ticket to the upcoming Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s State Championships. From left: Coach Michelle Branigan, Nicole Villanueva, Joslyn Cobos, Selena Friesen, Valle, Katrina Torres. Memphis ISD

Memphis’ Lizzie Valle punches ticket to state, Childress earns regional hardware

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS —Memphis’Lizzie Valle punched her ticket to the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s State Championships, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18-Saturday, March 21 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.
Childress’ Journey Prince aids the Lady Cats in a 23-2 win over Quanah Friday, March 6 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Journey Prince aids the Lady Cats in a 23-2 win over Quanah Friday, March 6 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Lady Cats pick up additional wins

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Lady Cats remain stronger than ever, picking up two additional wins in their 12-game win streak, which has earned them a No. 9 ranking in 3A Region I, according to Texas High School Softball.
With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo

With a “superhero” theme, Skyrocket moms display cutouts of basketball players prior to the UIL 2A Division 1 Regional Final Championship Friday evening, March 6 at Canyon High School. From left: Amanda Kane, Amy Inman, Christy Kane, Ashly Cantu, Denise Garcia, Megan Wischkaemper, Sandy Killian. Courtesy Photo

District rival Panhandle halts Rocket run

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CANYON – The Wellington Skyrockets took on district rival Panhandle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in a hard-fought battle for a spot in the UIL 2A Division 1 State Semifinals at Canyon High School.
Childress’ Selah Smith surpasses Talkington’s Mabel Roller at the Bobcat Relays, where she earned golds in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races Thursday, March 5 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Selah Smith surpasses Talkington’s Mabel Roller at the Bobcat Relays, where she earned golds in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races Thursday, March 5 in Childress. Childress High School Yearbook

Area teams compete in Bobcat Relays

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — Area teams, including Childress and Memphis, recently competed at the Bobcat Relays Thursday, March 5 in Childress.“It takes a lot of hands and a lot of heart to host the Bobcat Relays,” Childress Bobcat Boosters said.
Competing in the Vernon Tournament Wednesday, March 4, the team of Ivan Garcia and Henry Tang took the doubles consolation, while Afton Tipa finished third in singles. From left: Garcia, Tipa, Tang. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Competing in the Vernon Tournament Wednesday, March 4, the team of Ivan Garcia and Henry Tang took the doubles consolation, while Afton Tipa finished third in singles. From left: Garcia, Tipa, Tang. Childress Bobcat Boosters

Bobcats place at VernonTournament

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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