Wellington football meets Wheeler for our Game of the Week

Here's a look at the best Week 10 high school football games in the Texas Panhandle.Game of the WeekWellington (6-1, 2-0) at Wheeler (7-0, 2-0)7 p.m. Friday, Nicholson FieldThe Skyrockets and Mustangs meet in Week 10 for a contest in which the winner earns an inside track to a District 5-2A Division II title.Last year, Wheeler took down Wellington 13-0 as part of the Mustangs' 8-1 regular season. Following seven consecutive wins to start the 2026 season, head coach Matthew Hoover's team is 15-1 in the regular season since the start of the 2025 campaign and has the chance to win another district title.Last year's Wheeler team featured Creed Newkirk, Garrett Ashurst and Jackson Graves, who all finished their high school careers in 2025. Even without the standout trio, though, the Mustangs have turned in another strong campaign, outscoring opponents by an average score of 42.9 to 12.6.Greg Proffitt's team stands in the way of another district championship for Wheeler, though, as Wellington has also performed well on offense this season. The Skyrockets only loss came at the hands of Gruver, and the team is averaging 35.4 points per game, led by senior quarterback Callen Kane and star wide receiver Kamron Brooks.Wellington has won its last two games since falling to the Greyhounds and is coming off a 46-6 win against Clarendon in Week 9, while Wheeler had an open week.More: Canyon ISD honors Class of 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame inducteesMore: Layne throws 7 TDs, leads West Texas High football to victory against VegaMore: UIL legislation approves 35-second shot clock, other rule changesOther games to watch in the Texas PanhandleWest Plains (5-3, 3-0) vs Randall (7-1, 2-1)7 p.m. Friday, Happy State Bank StadiumLast week: West Plains 59, Hereford 12; Randall 24, Canyon 21The Wolves and Raiders square off in a District 2-4A Division I showdown after both teams scored narrow victories against Canyon in the past two weeks. Abilene High (5-3, 4-1) vs Tascosa (5-3, 4-1)7 p.m. Friday, Dick Bivins StadiumLast week: Abilene High 48, Monterey 28; Tascosa 28, Caprock 8The Eagles and Rebels battle for sole possession of second place in District 2-5A Division I.Dalhart (7-1, 2-0) vs Shallowater (7-1, 2-0)7 p.m. Friday, Todd FieldLast week: Dalhart 52, Denver City 6; Shallowater 63, Brownfield 0The Wolves and Mustangs square off with the top spot in District 1-3A Division I on the line.Gruver (9-0, 3-0) vs West Texas (6-2, 2-0)7 p.m. Friday, Dick Bivins StadiumLast week: Gruver 57, Vega 3The Greyhounds look to finish the regular season undefeated and claim a District 1-2A Division II title, while the Comanches aim to remain unbeaten in district play.Boys Ranch (7-0, 2-0) vs White Deer (8-0, 2-0)7 p.m. Friday, Buck StadiumLast week: Boys Ranch 40, Claude 22; White Deer 58, Wildorado 12Two of the Texas Panhandle's last three undefeated teams square off in a big-time District 1-1A Division I contest.This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Wellington football meets Wheeler for our Game of the Week