The Wellington High School swimmers, competing as part of the Winfield swim team, made waves at the Campus High School meet on April 22. For the first time in school history, four Lady Crusaders swam a relay together in competition.
The Wellington Baseball Association (WBA) welcomed teams and fans from across the region last weekend for the USSSA 7th Annual Wheat Capital Classic, held at Hibbs-Hooten, Worden Park and other local fields. The tournament brought in an impressive 65 teams ranging in age from 8U to 14U, making it one of the larger youth baseball events in the area.
After a 10 year hiatus, the Wellington boys and girls track teams took the opportunity to travel to Lawrence last Friday and compete in one of the region’s most prestigious track meets.
The Wellington baseball team snapped a four game losing streak last week in a double-header against Clearwater at home. Senior Skylar Branum dominated Game 1 on the mound even on a windy day, allowing only one hit and striking out eight batters in six innings.
Under a cooperative agreement between Wellington and Winfield, Winfield High School head swimming coach Jay Buffum has five Lady Crusaders competing alongside their Viking teammates.
Last Wednesday, three Wellington High School seniors signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. They celebrated the milestone with family members, teammates, coaches, and friends as they looked ahead to their futures.
The Wellington High School clay target team is getting ready to kick off its spring season under the leadership of Coach Jeremiah Meeks. Local athletes will join more than 3,000 students from 177 high schools across Kansas as part of the Kansas State High School Clay Target League.
The Wellington boy’s golfers competed at a tournament hosted by Wichita Collegiate School at Tallgrass Country Club last week. Wellington shot a team score of 346, earning them a seventh place finish out of the 12 team field.
The Wellington boy’s golf team finished second at their home invitational last week at Wellington Golf Club. The Crusaders finished second with a score of 316.