Skyrockets win first district game 18 7 over Panhandle
Wellington Skyrockets defeat Panhandle Panthers 18 7 in district action on Oct. 10 with key plays by Toby Tarver and Brandon Ward. Skyrockets build on strong defense forcing fumbles and interceptions to secure the victory and prepare for next game against Clarendon Broncos on Oct. 17.
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WJH cross country teams claim top honors in Canadian meet
The WJHS girls and boys swept the Canadian Cross Country Meet on Saturday Oct. 11. Alicia Ward won the 13 and under 5K in 22.01 and set the overall best time in the women’s 5K. McKenna Sims placed second in 23.12, Nora Avalos 23.46 in third, with Carrie West second in the two mile run at 15.44 and Judy Melton seventh in 17.00. Jermaine Cantu led the boys 13 and under 5K in 23.46, Cole Camacho second 25.10, Colin Johnson third 32.34.
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Skyrockets Look Ahead After Improving Play
Brown says the team is improving and making fewer mistakes on both sides of the ball. The game is scheduled for 7 30 p m at Powell Field this Friday October 17.
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Panthers edge Firecrackers in low scoring seventh grade clash
The Seventh Grade Firecrackers traveled to Panhandle on October 9 and fumbled three times, allowing the Panthers to win 8-6. Jacob Castor scored the Firecrackers sole second half TD on a QB sneak. the team will play Clarendon next Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
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Panhandle shuts out Rockets 40 0 in JV clash
Panhandle Panthers blanked the Junior Varsity Rockets 40 to 0 on October 9. Panther TDs came on two rushing plays after long drives while Panhandle dominated field position and Rockets miscues limited scoring chances. Coach Phipps urged aggression and execution as a young Rockets team improves.
Eighth Grade Firecrackers Defeat Panthers 14 to 2
The Eighth Grade Firecrackers beat the Panthers 14 2 at Panhandle with strong defense. Jacob Ballinger opened scoring on a first quarter TD and Cole Cummings connected with Daniel Torrez for a second TD, with Hoffman adding the two point conversion. A late first half safety left the score 14-2 at halftime. The third and fourth quarters were scoreless as winds and rain limited scoring. The Panthers previously shut out in the third and fourth, finishing 40-0.
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Lady Rockets shine at Canadian Cross Country Meet
Wellington High School girls placed strongly in the varsity 5K at the Canadian Cross Country Meet on October 11. Kendra Allred finished fourth in 24 minutes 41 seconds, Erin Lemons fifth in 24 57, Jessica Garcia sixth in 25 08, Monique Davis ninth in 26 24, Nikki Sims 12th in 27 14, Shannon Seale 14th in 27 31, Canessa Camacho 16th in 28 14, Trenda Scott 18th in 28 31, Molly Johnson 24th in 34 11.
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