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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

Christian Smith, Elijah Merino and Jose Maldonado wrap up a morning workout on Wednesday. They all helped Kingwood Park qualify for state at the Regional meet on Tuesday.

Cross country boys refuse to fall short again

Derriq Young, Sports Editor October 26, 2022

Coach Kim Ackerman watched senior Osvaldo Jasso collapse toward the end of the final lap in the Region II Cross Country Championships on Tuesday. As he struggled to move, she knelt beside him. “If...

Elina Bailey, 11, sprints to the finish of the district championships. The junior was the team's top finisher at the Regional Championships on Oct. 25. She will be making her second-consecutive State Meet appearance.

Girls conquer course to qualify for State

Fallon Head, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

The girls cross country team faced some stiff competition at regionals Tuesday. With last-minute changes to the course and the best competition they’ve had all season, the girls took fourth place and...

The volleyball team records a video thanking the district for the charter bus before taking off for their matches against Nacogdoches on Sept. 23.

Charter buses give coaches needed break

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

On a Tuesday early in the season, tennis coach John Macapaz and his team faced a daunting two-hour bus ride to a match in Lufkin. The coaches and athletes left school during flex hour to arrive at Lufkin...

Junior Rylee Bush jumps over a La Porte player during a District 8-5A Gold Fight Win game on Sept 29.

Kingwood Park rallies around Gold Fight Win

Derriq Young and Bailey Hall October 18, 2022

The Panthers defeated LaPorte, 34-13, in their Gold Fight Win themed night. The school spent the weeks prior to the game raising money for pediatric cancer awareness.

Sophomore Carson Brown sprints the final yards at the district cross country meet on Oct. 13.

Cross Country teams dominate district meet

Emerson Harris, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

The boys and girls cross country teams both took home district titles as they continue their ultimate quests to reach the state championships . The district meet was held at Atascocita High School Oct....

Senior Emma Yeager goes up for a block against Atascocita High School on Aug. 26.

Yeager finds fun on volleyball court

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

Senior Emma Yeager joined volleyball this year after a two-year hiatus. Yeager decided to join the team after committing to Missouri State University and quitting club soccer with Challenge. “It was...

Junior Brooke O'Brien and senior Pippi Timpanaro celebrate a point during their doubles match against Nacogdoches earlier this season.

Meet the talent behind the rackets

Allie Jorgensen, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

For the first time under coach John Macapaz, the tennis team has returned to the top spot in the district standings. The team secured a district title on Sept. 27 after cruising to a victory over Porter...

Senior Patrick Overmyer broke from the Baytown Sterling defense to score in the homecoming football game on Sept. 16. He led the team to a 44-0 victory.

Overmyer Overcomes

Derriq Young, Sports Editor September 23, 2022

After months of begging, Patrick Overmyer was finally able to pad up and play football. He was 10 years old and not quite sure what he was doing.  “Go to him, make the tackle” his two older sisters...

Junior Melissa Flores-Tinnacher competes in the Kingwood High School meet in August.

Cross country teams prepare for biggest races

Aidan Oakes, Staff Writer September 19, 2022

With the cross country season in full swing, the athletes are finally able to showcase the work they put in over the summer. A year ago, sophomore Elina Bailey represented the girls team at the 5A State...

Coach Sarah Stafford talks strategy in the team huddle during the Atascocita match on Aug. 26.

New coach works to improve team unity, build successful culture

Allie Jorgensen, Staff Writer September 8, 2022

Coach Sarah Stafford’s first experience in coaching was during her senior year of high school. She was put in charge of the “volley tots” for the Thunder Volleyball Club. She loved working with the...

Bradlea Bonton celebrates after MacArthur fumbles the kick return for a turnover.

Panthers rout MacArthur in season opener

Katie Gerbasich and Arleigh Doehring August 29, 2022

The Panthers defeated MacArthur, 45-7, in their season opener on Aug. 27. Kingwood Park took a commanding 24-0 lead in the first half and extended it in the second half. Their next game will be against...

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