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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 Logan Gonzales competes on senior night. He will compete in the State Championships this weekend.

Swimmers, divers finish final preparation for Boys State Championships

Morgen Dozier, Jacob Valcarce, Ace Richards, and Exa Nix February 21, 2024
The boys swim team won the District championship and the Region championship this season. Meet the boys as they prepare to leave for the State Championships tomorrow.
Marie Wakefield competes in the Senior Night meet in January. She is a State qualifer as a freshman.

Meet the girls swim team as it heads to State Meet

The girls swim team leaves for the University of Texas-Austin for the 5A State Swimming Championships on Thursday.
Seniors Jayden Henderson and Greg Davis have been friends since Foster Elementary. Throughout middle school and high school, they have competed together in football, basketball and track.

Friendship, competitiveness push 3-sport duo

Leah Torres, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Jayden Henderson was only in middle school when he watched his best friend Greg Davis score a touchdown against Humble Middle School. Henderson felt happy for his friend’s impressive accomplishment,...

Senior Lucas Early faces off against Isaiah Mathew from Frisco Reedy High School in Early’s final match on Feb. 17 at the State Championships. Early won the match, 2-1, to secure the 5th place medal.

Early makes historic run in third trip to State

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook Editor February 19, 2024

Three-time state qualifier Lucas Early looked into the stands and discussed strategy with his club coaches before he wrestled his final match at the UIL 5A State Wrestling Championships.  Early then...

Senior Lucas Early picks up his opponent and throws him during a regular season match on Nov. 15.

Early to end wrestling career at State Meet

Grace Darcy, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

With his name officially hanging on the wall in the mat room, senior Lucas Early is on his way to the State Championships once again. “We take a lot of pride in having our names on our wall,” wrestling...

Senior Davion Sanford dribbles past the halfcourt line during the game on Jan. 30.

Meet the boys basketball team

Grace Darcy, Tricia Darcy, and Kara O’Hara February 13, 2024
The varsity boys basketball team takes to the court tonight for their final regular season home game. They will play Mount Pleasant in the first round of the playoffs on Feb. 20.

Freshmen make early impact on girls soccer team

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2024

Five freshmen joined the Kingwood Park girls varsity soccer team this year. Each has already made an impact. The freshmen include Sydney Ortiz, Peyton Smithson, Journie Feliciano, Isa Price and Alyssa...

Senior Jacory Young moves around Porter defense to push toward the goal during their game on Jan. 30.

[Slideshow] Varsity heads into final three games

Ace Richards and Jacob Valcarce February 6, 2024

The boys basketball team defeated Porter, 40-33, at home to keep a solid hold on third place in the district. Their final games will be against Dayton tonight, Nacogdoches (Feb. 9) and Huntsville (Feb....

Sophomore Frank Smithers laughs while waiting for referee to give clearance on a free throw against Porter game Jan. 30.

[Slideshow] JV squad returns home tonight against Dayton

Ace Richards, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

The JV boys basketball team has just three games left before the season ends. Last week, they took on Porter at home.

Coach Jeffrey Hamilton talks to his team during a timeout against Magnolia West in December. He said the new realignment should give the Panthers a chance to contend for a district title next year.

Realignment brings good news as Kingwood Park returns to Region 3

Sydney Ortiz and Jacob Valcarce February 1, 2024

Volleyball coach Sarah Stafford could not hold in her excitement following the UIL 2024-2026 Reclassification and Realignment.  “We were all doing flips of joy, backflips,” Stafford said. “I...

Varsity squads benefit from strong freshman class

Tricia Darcy, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

Throughout the winter sports seasons, the freshman class has shown they have motivation to succeed.  Goalkeeper Peyton Smithson has already made an impression on the varsity soccer team. For Smithson...

Senior John Carr practices his dives during 5th period on Jan. 24. He will defend his district diving title on Jan. 26 at the New Caney natatorium.

District diving champ ready to defend title

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

After a year in which he has shown massive improvements, senior diver John Carr plans to return to State. That goal will start this weekend at the district meet, as he defends his title in one meter diving....

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