Skyrockets roll past Cyclones 36 28 to stay undefeated
Wellington Skyrockets defeat Memphis Cyclones 36-28 in district action. Kevin Thomas rushed for 195 yards on 17 carries and scored twice, with Shawn Turrentine adding key kicks and Chris Lewis breaking a 63 yard TD run. The win improves the Skyrockets to 3-0 in District 2 2 and sets up a home game against White Deer Bucks on Oct 31 at Powell Field.
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Shawn Turrentine
Chris Lewis
Brandon Ward
Cyclone
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Yannis
Turrentine
White Deer Bucks
Powell Field
Cyclones roll past JV in 30-6 football clash
Memphis Cyclones beat the Junior Varsity Skyrockets 30-6 on Oct 23 as Vance Killian and a Cyclone running back produced key plays. Rockets coach Phipps praised defense after a slow start and limited second-half scoring. The Seventh Grade Crackers also faced Memphis Whirlwinds, losing 14-8 after a defensive battle and a late Crackers TD.
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Rockets
Phipps
Michael Luna
Cyclone
Rocket
Vance Killian
Joey Torrez
Crackers
Memphis Whirlwinds
Cobb
Aaron Taylor
Jacob Castors
Whirlwinds
WHS runners win district championship and qualify
Seven Skyrockets earned regional bids after district meet results. In girls division freshmen Kendra Allred finished second, Erin Lemons third, Jessica Garcia fifth, Nikki Sims seventh, and Monique Davis seventh. In boys division J. J. Swearingen fourth and Larry Valles tenth, with Canessa Camacho, Trenda Scott, Molly Johnson, Shannon Seale, and Shelly Blackledge further participants. Regional meet set for November 8 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.
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Kendra Allred
Erin Lemons
Nikki Sims
Jessica Garcia
Monique Davis
J.J. Swearingen
Larry Valles
Canessa Camacho
Trenda Scott
Molly Johnson
Shannon Seale
Shelly Blackledge
Lubbock
Mae Simmons
Wellington JH Girls Win District Cross Country Title
Wellington Junior High dominates the district meet at McLean with Alicia Ward claiming first and McKenna Sims, Nora Alvaros, Tabor McPherson second fourth and tenth. Jermaine Cantu takes second in the boys race alongside Cole Camacho fourth and Colon Johnson. Coaches Cherry Eldridge and Shannon Brown lead both junior high and high school teams.
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Alicia Ward
McKenna Sims
Nora Alvaros
Tabor McPherson
Amber Moore
Judy Melton
Beatrice Lopez
Cole Camacho
Colon Johnson
Cherry Eldridge
Eldridge
Shannon Brown
Samnorwood Runners Qualify For Regional Cross Country Meet
Samnorwood athletes reach the Regional Cross Country Meet. Cheyenne Oldham finished 2nd on the 2 mile course in 13 39 and Lacey Decker was 6th in 14 34 at the District Meet on October 27 at McLean. Amy Howard ran 16 57 for 17th. Junior high girls Meagan Carter 2nd in 14 45 and Rachel Matthews 6th in 15 33 also earned medals.
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McLean
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Decker
Mae Simmons Park
Lubbock
Amy Howard
Meagan Carter
Rachel Matthews
Eighth Grade Firecrackers Crush Cyclones in Blowout
Eighth Grade Firecrackers hosted Memphis Cyclones on Thursday October 23. Coach Cobb praised the team as players enjoyed a strong ball game and a winning season seems likely. Jacob Ballinger scored three TDs with line support and Archie and Hoffman added a two point conversion.
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Memphis Cyclones
Cobb
Jacob Ballinger
T.J. Hoffman
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