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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

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...

Senior Brendon Kanyiki looks for his next move early in the scrimmage as a Splendora player attempts to cover him.

Football to kick off season against MacArthur

Derriq Young, Sports Editor August 26, 2022

After spending the past few months training, football coach Clayton Maple said he is confident in his players to maintain the brotherhood he’s seen in the team since Day One. With a new offensive and...

The varsity volleyball team played its first home game against New Caney on Aug. 9. The theme was Hawaiian.

Volleyball jumps back into action

Katie Gerbasich and Arleigh Doehring August 19, 2022

With new coach Sarah Stafford leading the team, the volleyball team continues its non-district play. The won their home opener against New Caney on Aug. 9 and fell to Magnolia West 3-1 on Aug. 16.

Sophomore Carson Brown races to the finish line as he attempts to pass a Dayton runner.

Cross country kicks off season with first 5K

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2022

The cross country team started its season with a 5K at Atascocita High School on Aug. 13. The varsity boys and girls raced at the same time. The JV runners followed the 5K by competing in a two-mile race.

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