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KP TIMES

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KP TIMES

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...

Junior Aniah Cross drives the ball up the court against Magnolia on Nov. 15.

Cross finds success on court after knee injury

Emily McKithern, Special Contributor January 3, 2024

Junior Aniah Cross has played sports – specifically basketball – since fourth grade. In high school, she is also involved in volleyball and track, but her love for basketball is the strongest. One...

Sophomore Ronan Flaherty celebrates his second goal of the night, jumping into his teammates' arms after they ran over from the bench to celebrate closer to the field. The Panthers defeated West Fork, 4-0, on Dec. 18.

[Slideshow] Boys soccer captures 4-0 victory in West Fork scrimmage

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook Editor December 22, 2023

The boys soccer team traveled to West Fork High School, which is preparing for its first varsity season this year. The Panthers won the scrimmage 4-0 on Dec. 18. To see more photos from the soccer game...

Senior midfielder Eve Hoyt pushes up the line against Lake Creek during the scrimmage on Dec. 16.

[Slideshow] Girls soccer team wraps up two scrimmages as winter break begins

Maya Ortiz and Grace Darcy December 21, 2023

The girls soccer team hosted a round robin with Lake Creek and Barbers Hill on Dec. 16. The girls tied Barbers Hill in the morning 1-1. And they fell 1-0 to Lake Creek. They return to action on Dec. 28...

Senior Captain Luke Cavallo goes in for a slide tackle against a Kingwood forward. He later earned a red card during the game.

[Slideshow] Boys soccer team overcomes rain, red cards in scrimmage

Arleigh Doehring and Grace Darcy December 18, 2023

Every year, the Kingwood Park and Kingwood High School boys soccer teams come together for a charity scrimmage. The game is typically intense between the crosstown rivals. This season's match was no different...

Senior Jayden Henderson is introduced before the game against Magnolia West on Dec. 11.

Preseason continues for boys team against Nederland tonight

The boys basketball team is 7-8 as they go into a home matchup tonight against Nederland. The theme of the night is "Silent Night." The crowd is supposed to remain silent until the Panthers score their...

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