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Lockney Today
By the People, for the People
Lockney Longhorns Fall to Wellington Skyrockets in Extra Innings
District baseball matchup ends in 9-8 thriller for visiting team
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:19pm
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The Lockney Longhorns hosted the Wellington Skyrockets in a district baseball game on Tuesday. Lockney took an early 2-0 lead, but Wellington rallied to go up 6-5. The Longhorns regained the lead 8-6 in the fifth inning, but the Skyrockets tied it 8-8 in the seventh to force extra innings. Wellington scored one run in the eighth to win the thriller 9-8.
Why it matters
This was an important district matchup between two local rivals. The loss drops Lockney to 0-3 in district play, putting them in an early hole in the standings. The game showcased the competitiveness of the district and the ability of the Skyrockets to battle back and win a close game on the road.
The details
Lockney jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Wellington then scored four runs in the second and two more in the fourth to take a 6-5 advantage. The Longhorns regained the lead 8-6 with a three-run fifth inning, but the Skyrockets tied it up 8-8 with two runs in the seventh. In extra innings, Wellington scored one run in the top of the eighth to secure the 9-8 victory.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- Lockney took the early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.
- Wellington scored four runs in the second inning and two more in the fourth to go up 6-5.
- Lockney regained the lead 8-6 with a three-run fifth inning.
- Wellington tied the game 8-8 with two runs in the top of the seventh inning, forcing extra innings.
The players
Lockney Longhorns
The home team, a high school baseball program located in Lockney, Texas.
Wellington Skyrockets
The visiting team, a high school baseball program located in Wellington, Texas.
What they’re saying
“It was a tough loss, but our guys showed a lot of fight to come back and tie it up. We just couldn't hold on in the end.”
— Coach Javier Hernandez, Lockney Longhorns Head Coach
“I'm really proud of the way our team battled back and found a way to win this close district game on the road.”
— Coach Trent Walters, Wellington Skyrockets Head Coach
What’s next
Lockney will look to bounce back in their next district game against the Floydada Whirlwinds on Friday, April 4th. Wellington will host the Childress Bobcats in their next district matchup.
The takeaway
This extra-innings thriller showcased the competitiveness of the district and the ability of both teams to make key plays under pressure. The loss drops Lockney to 0-3 in district, putting them in an early hole, while Wellington improves to 2-1 and shows its resilience on the road.
