Here’s a look at the Wellington Skyrockets entering into the 2025 football season. Press Pass Sports reporter Lee Baker talks with Skyrockets head coach Greg Proffitt about carrying on the tradition at Wellington, what it will take to win another district championship and his returning players.
2024 resume
Head coach: Greg Proffitt, seventh season at Wellington, 64-16.
2024 Record: 9-3 overall, 5-0 in district 5-2A Division II. UIL Class 2A Division II area finalist.
Returning starters
Offense: 5
Defense: 5
Season opener: vs. Alpine, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Snyder’s Tiger Stadium.
Players to watch
Noah Cantu, 5-10, 180-pounds, RB-LB, Sr.
The Skyrockets replace quite a few pieces, but they do return the top rusher in Cantu. The hard-nosed back piled up 628 yards last season with 12 touchdowns and will be a huge leader entering 2025. Cantu is also a key cog at linebacker finishing the year with 90 tackles.
Callen Kane, 6-2, 175-pounds, QB-DB, Jr.
Kane was thrusted into a leadership role as the starting quarterback and flourished in a hurry last season throwing for 1,794 yards with 25 touchdowns. After a great spring and summer, the expectation is even bigger for Kane entering his junior year.
Dixon Dugan, 6-2, 205-pounds, OL-DL, Sr.
The two-way lineman isn’t the biggest but provides speed and vision and most importantly accountability. Dugan will lead a line that is prideful in carrying on an always powerful run attack at Wellington.
