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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

Two-time state champion Lexi Shannon celebrates with her sister, dad and mom after winning the state title on Feb. 19.

Worth the Wait

Katie Gerbasich, Yearbook Editor February 24, 2022

A videographer set up on the edge of the mat to film the girls' 215-pound weight class at the 5A Wrestling State Championships, blocking the rows of fans behind him from seeing the match. “Uh, excuse...

Sophomore Andrew Hennings throws a pitch in the first inning against Summer Creek on Feb. 21. It was the final scrimmage for the players before their first official game.

Young baseball team looks to make big strides

Rhian Davis, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

The baseball team is trying to find their footing again after a great season last school year. Baseball coach Bruce Cox graduated 15 seniors last year and now he, along with the returning team members,...

Humans of KPARK: Abbey Papadimitriou

Ava Sayre, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Freshman Abbey Papadimitriou has been playing softball since she was little. Her mom – assistant principal Donna Papadimitriou – is her inspiration. Her mom played college softball and has...

After senior Jesse Viramontez is announced before the game, senior Nolan Sexton gathered the team for a selfie.

[Slideshow] Boys basketball heads into playoffs

Lexi Guillen, Video Editor February 22, 2022

The boys basketball team went undefeated in district play for the first time. They open playoff action against Magnolia West tonight. In their final game against Caney Creek, the Panthers won 49-26. The...

Senior Lexi Shannon works to turn Kashmere's Samyra Thomas in the state championship match. Shannon won by pin.

[Slideshow] Pin-cess Crowned. Again.

Katie Gerbasich, Staff Writer February 19, 2022

Senior Lexi Shannon showed up at the 5A State Wrestling Championship determined to defend her title in the 215-pound weight class. She pinned every opponent she faced en route to the title. In the finals...

Humans of KPARK: CeCe Sullivan

Finley Greenawalt, Staff Writer February 18, 2022

Freshman CeCe Sullivan talks about her season on the swim team at Kingwood Park High School. Her highlight was competing at the district championships and helping the 200 yard freestyle relay to a third-place...

Freshman Khloe King competes against Summer Creek on Dec. 17. King wrestled through pain much of the season before ultimately breaking her finger at the region meet.

Wrestling takes physical toll on its athletes

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor February 17, 2022

When Landon Morrison felt his leg snap underneath him, he instantly knew his wrestling season was over. The freshman had been undefeated until the JV tournament at Humble High School in January, and lost...

Humans of KPARK: Morgen Dozier

Stephania Garcia, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

Sophomore Morgen Dozier will compete at the UIL 5A Swim State Championships this weekend. Listen to host Stephania Garcia talk with Dozier about how she got started in swim, what she is most looking forward...

Christian Valencia, 12, pins his opponent during a match. Valencia was a district champion, a regional qualifier and was recognized during that night’s senior celebration.

Wrestlers rack up wins in tournament action

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

Wrestling has stepped up its game in the past few years, with multiple athletes making appearances at state. The team has earned three state titles in two years. This year proved to be no different...

Senior Jesse Viramontez looks to move the ball up the court against Montgomery. The boys have won their second district title and gone undefeated in district play for the first time in school history. Next year, they will face an entirely new district in the UIL's realignment.

Changes ahead for teams in UIL’s realignment

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

With the UIL release of the 2022-2024 district realignments for Kingwood Park sports, many opinions are being voiced. Some are looking forward to the new competition, but others have made certain that...

[Video] Sports BFFs: Basketball Finals

Lexi Guillen and Arleigh Doehring February 3, 2022

Third in a series. The Kingwood Park sports teams are battling to find out who has the best pair of best friends. The winners will compete against friends from other teams to crown the ultimate Bestest...

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