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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1998

Page

10

Skyrockets roll to homecoming win over Kiowas 26 7

Wellington Skyrockets defeat Booker Kiowas 26 to 7 in homecoming clash. Shawn Turrentine runs for 121 yards and six touchdowns, Larry Valles adds 79 rushing yards and a 32 yard TD, Chris Brown 18 yard TD reception, defense limits Booker to 175 total yards. Coach Cobb says team must reduce penalties as they finish preseason at Memphis Friday.

WHS Wellington Shawn Turrentine Turrentine Larry Valles Valles Nakia Nash Nash Chris Brown Jason Wischkaemper Courtney Dickson Dustin Webb Dickson Michael Luna Joe O'Rear Chris Souder Booker David Cobb Memphis

First half of season ends for Wellington Pee Wee football

The Wellington Pee Wee football program reports the 3rd and 4th grade team lost to White Deer 24 to 12 after a late rally, while the 5th and 6th grade club finished half with undefeated marks. Openers were a 26 to 8 win over Shamrock and a 30 to 6 win at Wheeler, with a 28 to 12 victory at White Deer. The second half starts Oct. 3 at Shamrock, then Wheeler and White Deer, with home games Oct. 10 and 17. About 50 players participate.

Pee Wee Wellington Pee Wee Shamrock White Deer Powell Field Wheeler Johnson

Owls Surge to 51-6 Victory at Patton Springs

Hedley Owls varsity football improved to a commanding 51 to 6 win over Patton Springs after building a first quarter lead. Dustin Monroe racked up 125 receiving yards and four PATs, scoring three TDs plus a safety, while Russell King added 53 rushing yards and two tackles. Homecoming week features a Friday game versus Benjamin.

Hedley Owls Patton Springs Owls Russell King Dustin Monroe Jeremy Wells Samuel Howard Art Tiffen Monroe Wells Yas Lowell Ellerbrook Jason Conatser Tiffen Jason Myers Ellerbrook Justin Alexander Tim Tunnell Patton Springs Ne

Lady Rockets take third at Amarillo Invitational cross country

Jessica Garcia 15th 14 02 Erin Lemons 17th 14 15 Alicia Ward 19th 14 17 lead Lady Rockets to third in varsity among 20 teams over 150 runners. Junior varsity also third. Nora Avalos 7th 15 27 Lauren White 14th 16 13 Beatriz Lopez 15th 16 14. Team medals seven total.

Lady Rockets Amarillo Jessica Garcia Erin Lemons Alicia Ward Antonio Gonzales Kendra Allred McKenna Sims Nikki Sims Nora Avalos Lauren White Beatriz Lopez Carrie West Judy Melton

J.V. Skyrockets blank White Deer in strong win

After a rough previous week, the J.V. Skyrockets defeated White Deer 20 to 0 behind a balanced effort. Cole Cummings threw a 60 yard TD to Justin Brewer and ran for 20 yards, while TJ Cantu and Jeremy Duke led a stifling defense. The game was canceled for Oct 1, and district play awaits after a bye.

J. V White Deer Skyrockers Cole Cummings Cummings Justin Brewer Jacob Ballinger Jason Lemons Thomas Jaimes Dustin Sexton Rocket Cobb TJ. Cantu Jeremy Duke Jeff Eigenmann Paul Garcia Arron Harden Harden J.V Childress

Firecrackers Aim For First Win After 0-24 Loss

The Eighth Grade Firecrackers remain winless after four home games as they lose 0 to 24 to White Deer. Key plays include Castor on 4th and 9 and a kickoff return by Zach Jeffrey. Next, the seventh and eighth graders travel to Childress on Thursday October 1 with kicks at 5 p.m.

White Deer Bucks Eric Rodriguez Aaron Taylor Castor Zach Jeffrey Chase Lloyd Jeffrey Mathew Luna Childress

Eagles Beat Warriors in 52-44 Thriller

Artie Wright powered the Eagles past Miami 52-44, rushing 248 yards on 20 carries with two rushing TDs and throwing three TD passes for 99 yards. Luke, Ray Nevarez, and Paul Wright contributed scoring plays, Mario added PATs, and Waters and Wright each earned sacks or turnovers in a high scoring Friday night victory.

Artie Wright Eagles Miami Wright Mario Luke Ray Nevarez

Hedley Cross Country wins at Allison meet

Hedley High School and Hedley Junior High Cross Country teams competed in the Allison meet last weekend. Jr. High girls saw Lauren Hill take first in 13:07 with Hailey Bennett seventh and Treva Rowland eighteenth. Jr. High boys had Lisle Rowland fourth in 13:07. High School boys saw Creed Stephens 12th and Lowell Eberbrook 13th. Two weekends earlier, White Deer trip: Bennett seventh, Hill and Rowland also ran. Rowland won the boys race in 13:46.

Hedley Owls Lauren Hill Hailey Bennett Treva Rowland Lisle Rowland Creed Stephens Lowell Eberbrook White Deer Bennett Hill Rowland

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