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KP TIMES

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Junior Elijah Merino jumps to an early lead in the district championships at Atascocita High School on Oct. 12. He maintained the lead through the entirety as he finished first in 15:49.

Boys return to Region Meet with experience, confidence

Grace Darcy, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

The varsity boys cross country team qualified for region after a tough battle against Dayton. They placed second in their district meet at Atascosita on Thursday, trailing Dayton by only five points.  “It...

Freshman football team vies for district title

Sydney Ortiz, Special Contributor October 17, 2023

The freshman black team is currently undefeated and hoping to become the second team in Kingwood Park’s history to win a district title on the freshman level.  The freshman black team is playing...

Sophomore Izzy Sikora reaches for the ball at the back of the court in her doubles match against Porter on Sept. 27. Sikora won the decisive match in the first round of the playoffs to help lift the Panthers to the Area Round.

Tennis team narrowly defeats Tyler HS to advance in playoffs

Morgen Dozier and Bailey Hall October 12, 2023

Sophomore Izzy Sikora was swarmed by her teammates after her final match in the first round of playoffs. “We did it! We won!” her teammates shouted as they embraced her.  The energy was high...

Junior Elijah Merino jokes around with his teammates and coach Chris Elliott after earning a medal at an August meet at Kingwood High School. Merino has had a strong start to the season and hopes to return to the State Meet this fall.

Memories of State Meet motivate Merino

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Every time junior Elijah Merino toes the starting line of a cross country course or a track, he turns to something that has given him the strength to pursue his passion for the sport: his faith. Among...

Freshman Christian Norris swims the 100 yard backstroke in Kingwood Park’s first meet against Summer Creek on Sept. 15.

[Slideshow] Swimmers start season strong

Bailey Hall and James Pham September 28, 2023

The first swim meet of Kingwood Park's swim season came to a close on Sept. 15. The all day swim meet tested the swimmers as they prepare for a long season.

Senior Brooke O’Brien competes in a match against Summer Creek in August. On Sept. 27, O'Brien helped lead the tennis team to its second district title in two years.

O’Brien plays with heart

Grace Darcy, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Senior Brooke O’Brien has been an avid tennis player since she was just 8 years old. In the fourth grade, she began taking lessons after her P.E coach recommended it. O’Brien joined the team her...

Volleyball team to start districts Friday

Jada Cassidy, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

Tennis team members Julianne Chamberlain, Lilli Flores, Brooke O'Brien, Andrew Carson, Hugo Houel, and Robert Geiger all pose together on the court.

Meet the tennis players

Avery Steinke, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

Senior wide receiver Brady Jones maneuvers through the Sterling defense, gaining yards on the play.

Football team picks up first road victory

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook co-Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2023

The football team went on the road and defeated Baytown Sterling, 34-7. The team improved to 3-1 on the season. The Panthers return home this week to face Crosby (0-4) on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Turner Stadium....

Senior Aiden Troost jumps into the endzone for the first touchdown of the game against Porter while JV football players cheer him on from the sidelines.

Football team looks to get back on track

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook co-Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2023

A week after a devastating loss to rival Porter in the final seconds, the football team plans to regroup on the road. The Panthers (2-1) will take on Baytown Sterling (2-1) at Stallworth Stadium at 7 p.m....

Senior Leah Torres credits First Tee's golf development program for her success in the sport. She fulfilled one of her dreams this year by qualifying to participate in the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.

Torres prepares for dream trip to Pebble Beach

Leah Torres, Staff Writer September 10, 2023

“Leah.”  I finally heard my name and looked up. “They’re ready for you.” I stood up to walk through the large wooden doors that held the potential to make my biggest dream come true.  I...

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