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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1997

Page

5

Skyrockets edge Clarendon Broncos 14 13 in district battle

The Wellington Skyrockets beat the Clarendon Broncos 14 13 in a tight district game Friday Oct 17. Key plays included a fourth down stop at the Skyrocket four yard line and a late Skyrocket punt pinning the Broncos inside their own one. The Skyrockets travel to Memphis for their next district clash on Oct 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Wellington Clarendon Broncos Broncos Skyrockets Larry Valles Kevin Thomas Bronco Levi Huntress Rockets Rocket Justin Hunter

Fort Elliott Meet Highlights Local Cross Country Runners

Ft Elliott Meet saw WHS take team honors with 37 points as Jessica Garcia placed third in 13.28 and Kendra Allred fourth in 13.35 among girls. J J Swearingin led the boys with 18.01 as Wellington JV earned a second place in the junior varsity race. Junior high squads also excelled with Alicia Ward winning in 13.58 and Meagan Carter earning a 12th place medal in the Meantime, Jailhouse Run results featured Cheyenne Oldham 14th in 14.36 and Lacey Decker 19th in 15.14. District meet slated at McLean on October 27.

WHS Ft. Elliott Jessica Garcia Kendra Allred Monique Davis Dawn Triner Veronica Garcia Deedre Ingram Ashley Taylor Wellington Alicia Ward Nora Avalos Tabor McPherson Beatriz Lopez Amber Moore Becky Sanchez Cole Camacho Jermaine Cantu Samnerwood Cheyenne Oldham Lacey Decker Amy Howard Meagan Carter Rachel Matthews McLean

Broncos JV edge Rockets 20 6 in Memphis tilt

The Junior Varsity Rockets traveled to Memphis on Thursday Oct 16 to challenge the Broncos. The Broncos won 20 6 after staking a 6 0 lead, trading scores, and preserving the shutout in the second half amid penalties and strong defense.Coach Brett Phipps praised the defense while noting too many penalties as his team prepared to host the Memphis Cyclones on Powell Field at 7 30 p.m.

Brett Phipps Memphis Cyclones Powell Field

Broncos Rally Past Crackers in Low-Scoring Gridiron Battle

The Seventh Grade Crackers visited Clarendon on Thursday October 16 and fell 8-6 to the Broncos. A Bronco run in the first quarter produced an eight point lead before halftime. Jacob Castor connected with Bubba Bradham for a 50 plus yard gain setting up the Crackers first score. The two point try failed and the Crackers trailed by two at 8-6. The game ended with the Broncos on top as both teams went scoreless in the final period. The Crackers host the Memphis Cyclones on October 23 at 4 30 p.m.

Clarendon Broncos Bronco Jacob Castor Bubba Bradham Memphis Cyclones

Eighth Firecrackers blank Broncos 24 0 in Clarendon

The Eighth Grade Firecrackers traveled to Clarendon to defeat the Broncos 24 to 0. Jacob Ballinger opened the scoring with a 38 yard touchdown and a two point conversion in the first quarter. Ballinger added another TD in the second, Torrez scored in the third, all with conversions, as the Firecrackers led 24-0 at halftime and won. They host Memphis on Thursday October 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Broncos Bronco Clarendon Tunning Jacob Ballinger Daniel Torrez

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The Wellington Leader Scot Elliott Thomas Shawn Turrentine Elliott Toby Tarver Jeff Day J.J. Swearingin Pat Good Brandon Ward Blair Brown Brandon Memphis Kirby Campbell Nakia Nash Kareen Abdullah Wellington Varsity J. J. Swearingin Fr. Elliott Jessica Holton Christy Nation Misty Barton Erica Thomas Jana Green Tiffany Day Nikki Archie Collingsworth Public Library Nicki Pgi Si Prn Wellington JV Joey Torrez Michael Luna Kets Lasso Broncos Hustle Dustin Webb Nelson Wilbur Paul Jaimes J. R. Killian Veverurs Hedley Independent School District Incal and Intarmediata Quprem Invergovernmental Charged Sora Fang Nalance, Seehamie, J Unl Balange Susie J Tatela Edad Lis
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