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The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

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KP TIMES

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....

Because of the new drainage pond taking over the three practice fields near the new gym, coaches and players have had to make adjustments when finding places to train this spring.

Construction causes challenges as practice fields are lowered

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Because of the new drainage pond taking over the three practice fields near the new gym, coaches and players have had to make adjustments when finding places to train this spring. “We were flexible,”...

The Panthers celebrate after another goal was scored against Spring Woods. The team finished with a 4-2 win on Jan. 4.

JV soccer continues preseason play

Grace Darcy and Bishop Scott January 22, 2024

The girls JV soccer team played a tournament game against Spring Woods earlier this month. The Panthers won 4-2. They return to action tonight as the JV and varsity squads travel to Goose Creek. District...

Freshman Addison Blons competes in the freestyle during the Senior Night meet on Jan. 12. During middle school, Blons had surgery on both of her knees.

Blons’ determination evident after knee surgeries

Ella Hickman, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

It all started when Addison Blons was running in sixth grade. Her knee popped out of the socket. Blons went to a specialist and they said it would likely never happen again. In the same week it happened...

Sophomore Ronan Flaherty makes a penalty kick against North Shore, he scored two goals contributing in a big way to the 3-0 win.

Boys soccer to return home for Humble ISD tournament

Arleigh Doehring and Tricia Darcy January 8, 2024

The boys soccer team spent the past weekend on the road in Georgetown. They went 2-1 in the tournament, capturing wins against Red Oak (3-0) and Cedar Ridge (1-0) before falling to Monterey (1-0) on the...

Senior Morgen Dozier is a three-time state qualifier. She will be among the seniors honored at Senior Night on Jan. 12.

10 things I have learned from swimming

Morgen Dozier, Staff Writer January 5, 2024

No matter how individual swimming might seem, you are a part of a bigger picture. As much as swimming is an individual sport, it is also a team sport. There are so many times where I’ve forgotten...

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