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KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

Senior Nick Hardin reacts after hitting a triple in the team's game against Clear Springs on Feb. 20.

Hardin makes most of second chance after elbow surgery

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor April 4, 2025

During a baseball tournament in eighth grade, senior Nick Hardin woke up one morning with a swollen elbow. The night before, Hardin felt no signs of an injury. However, when he woke up, Hardin and his...

Coach Christian Boehm hugs senior captain Chase Bennett as senior goalkeeper Jude Martinez heads to join the rest of the team. The boys lost in a penalty kick shootout to Lake Creek in the Region Finals on April 1.

Penalty kicks end postseason run for boys

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor April 3, 2025

Soccer coach Christian Boehm walked around the field and hugged all his seniors. Their season came to an end after losing in penalty kicks to Lake Creek in the Region Final matchup at Turner Stadium. As...

Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Junior Dakoda Dement is already off to a hot start this track season. He set a new school shot put record with a throw of 54 feet 7 inches at the Viktor Lopez Classic at Rice University last weekend. His...

After scoring a goal during the first half, senior Chase Bennett runs to his teammates while celebrating.

Bennett shines as soccer program seeks return to state semifinals

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

As 5-year-old Chase Bennett ran around the soccer field at his rec game, nothing could ruin his joy – not even a messed-up cleat. Instead of taking a break to fix his shoe, Bennett ripped off his cleat...

Seniors Blake Lawson, Chase Bennett, and sophomore Kye Wehby celebrate after Lawson's opening goal against Port Arthur Memorial.

Boys soccer team advances to Regional Semifinal

Olivia Brenner and Zachary Ford March 27, 2025

The postseason run for the boys soccer team (19-3-2) continues tonight with a Regional Semifinal matchup against Rosenberg Terry (20-1-2). The teams will face off at 7 p.m. at Pridgeon Stadium (11355 Falcon...

Junior Cory Case tees off during the Atascocita Varsity Shootout on March 7. He defended his title from a year ago and helped lift the team to a third place finish amongst 6A schools.

Tee times near as golf teams chase big goals

Jacob Dinh, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The boys and girls golf teams are about to tee off for their district tournaments. The girls varsity team will play on March 26-27 at Atascocita. The varsity boys will play April 7-8 at Margaritaville...

Senior Mason Sagendorph and senior Blake Lawson defend the backline against Rudder HS on March 21 in the first round of the playoffs.

Boys soccer defeats Rudder, prepares for Round 2

Olivia Brenner, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

The boys soccer team (17-3-2, 9-2-1) broke a 2-2 tie late in the game against Rudder HS to pull out a 4-2 victory. Senior Chase Bennett scored two goals. Senior Grant Jimerson and sophomore Kye Wehby each...

Junior Ronan Flaherty dribbles up the field in a 4-1 victory over Porter.

Boys soccer wins district, prepares for playoffs

The boys soccer team (16-3-2 overall, 9-2-1 in district) finished in first place in 5A Region III District 18. They take on Rudder High School (10-6-2, 6-4-2) tonight at 7 p.m. at Caney Creek High School....

Goalkeeper Peyton Smithson takes a goal kick against Atascocita on March 17.

Girls soccer team opens playoffs against A&M Consolidated

Danielle Nalley, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The girls soccer team hits the road for the playoffs on Friday night. They finished second in 5A-Region 3 District 18 this season with a 10-1-1 record. The Panthers, who were 16-7-1 overall, will face...

After hitting a home run on March 7 against Pasadena, senior Abbey Papadimitriou celebrates with her teammates at home plate.

Young softball team steps up to the challenge

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

This year, returning softball players knew they had their work cut out for them. They lost six seniors, five of whom were starters. The remaining players have had to step up to the plate and cover many...

Junior Garrett Koshkin and senior Chris Lora and listen as the coaches given instruction during the Clear Springs tournament game on Feb. 20.

Baseball to begin district play against Pasadena

Zachary Ford and Emily McKithern March 18, 2025

With a packed preseason schedule behind them, the Panthers' record stands 13-5-2 as the team goes into its first district matchup against Pasadena tonight. The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. The team...

In the middle of the green, freshman Lilly Raymond practices her putting on March 5 at Kingwood Country Club.

Golfers reach new heights in weekend tournaments

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor March 5, 2025

After teeing off on the 12th hole of the Brenham Invitational, freshman Campbell Zurovec watched as her ball rolled into the hole, scoring a hole in one on the par-3. At the same time, the boys golf team...

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