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The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

Head athletic trainer Daniel Scalia looks over the right knee of senior Bailey Ricker during the girls soccer game against Porter on March 3. Ricker tore her ACL in her right knee during her sophomore year.

Athletes work to overcome knee injuries

Krisslyn Boyles, Special Contributor March 10, 2023

Athletes often play through a number of injuries, but damage to knees often sideline them. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears require a recovery of six to 12 months. During the football season,...

Senior shortstop Marshall Burke makes a throw during the Kingwood Park baseball tournament.

Baseball kicks off final tournament

Jordan Hutchinson, Special Contributor March 9, 2023

The Panthers are 8-4-1 to start the season. They had their district opener against Dayton on Tuesday night. With a strong outing by junior pitcher Andrew Hennings, the team earned a 6-4 win. They return...

Which track coach are you?

Which track coach are you?

Bella Bush, Special Contributor March 9, 2023

[Slideshow] Softball showcases strength during preseason

[Slideshow] Softball showcases strength during preseason

Maya Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring March 6, 2023

With tough competition in the preseason, the softball team has started out strong. They are 14-6 overall. Their next home game will be Friday night against Huffman. District action begins March 24. The...

Freshman Rachael Ortega holds a certificate beside the German team coach at Great Britain, Wales. She competed in Wales at the end of October and beginning of November in the World Championships.

Kickin’ It

Derriq Young, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

As the dojo doors swing open, the crisp inhale of the familiar air and overwhelming sense of family surround freshman Rachael Ortega as the worries and stresses of the day melt away. Ortega fell...

Sophomore Kevin Rios high fives teammates as he heads into the dugout during a scrimmage on Feb. 6.

Baseball starts new era

Jada Cassidy, Special Contributor February 24, 2023

New head baseball coach Chris Buechner wants to build the team back into a state champion contender. After five years as an assistant coach, Buechner took over the program when former coach Bruce Cox resigned....

[Video] Swimmers ready for season’s biggest meet

Jacob Valcarce and Derriq Young February 16, 2023

The boys and girls swim teams will compete at the State Championships this weekend at the University of Austin-Texas.

Junior Brandon Waggoner battles to keep his opponent from escaping in a meet against Clear Falls this season. He is a first-time state qualifier.

Early, Waggoner ready to grapple at State Wrestling Meet

Yusra Hasan, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Junior Lucas Early only took up wrestling his freshman year, wanting to try something new and different. With a heavy background of doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, making the transition to wrestling came naturally...

Senior Joe Stephenson competes in the freestyle during the Senior Night swim meet. He is one of two seniors who qualified for state this year.

Boys swim team ready for spotlight at State Meet

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

The boys swim team finished in third place at the region meet, only two points out of first place. It was the closest finish between the top three teams that coach Greg McLain has ever seen. With the...

Senior Carlie Solomon competes in the butterfly on Senior Night in January. She is a four-time state qualifier and will compete in the State Championships on Friday and Saturday.

Girls swimming heads to State with high expectations

Fallon Head, Web Editor February 15, 2023

The girls swim team earned their spot in state with a dominating win at regionals.  The Panthers finished 126 points ahead of second place Lovejoy High School. They are now set to compete at State...

Senior Emma Yeager got past a defender and the goalkeeper to score in the second half of a 5-0 victory against Lufkin on Feb. 14. The goal was the 108th of her career and her second one in the game. She surpassed the all-time scoring record, which was previously 106.

Emma Yeager takes the cake with new scoring record

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

When senior Emma Yeager saw the bright green soccer field cake sitting on her kitchen table, she immediately turned to her mom Tuesday afternoon. “It's going to be real awkward if I don't score...

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