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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

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...

Teammates celebrate Taysia Constantino after she made a play to end the inning against Livingston.

[Slideshow] Softball season returns to action

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor February 3, 2022

The softball season got underway on Jan. 29 with a scrimmage against Livingston at home. The team has a number of scrimmages, tournaments and games in the coming weeks. Their next home game is Feb. 22...

Junior Walter Rodee battles with an Aldine MacArthur defender as senior Julian Guerra is nearby for support. The two teams played on Jan. 15 and tied 2-2.

Boys soccer team ready for challenge ahead

Arleigh Doehring, Photography Editor January 28, 2022

The boys soccer team lost 11 seniors and its head coach since finishing 2nd in the 5A State Championships last spring. This year, they’re a different team. “I think we can continue to win, but not...

[Video] Sports BFFs: Girls Basketball Edition

Lexi Guillen and Arleigh Doehring January 26, 2022

Second 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 best friends from other teams to crown the ultimate Bestest...

[Video] Sports BFFs: Boys Basketball Edition

Lexi Guillen and Arleigh Doehring January 24, 2022

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

Pat Shannon stands outside of a Cessna 150 with senior Lexi Shannon. Pat has been training Lexi to earn her private pilot’s license. Every time they go for a practice flight, they take a selfie inside the plane.

Reaching New Heights

Allie Jorgensen, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

Lexi Shannon stood outside of the plane before her first solo flight. Her dad waited for her to ask the same questions his other flight students always ask. “Are you sure I’m ready?” they ask him....

Meet forward Biva Byrd

Meet forward Biva Byrd

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer January 18, 2022

Junior Biva Byrd has helped lift the Panthers to the top position in the district standings as the team starts its second round of district games. Last week, Byrd surpassed two milestones. She surpassed...

Junior Carlie Solomon competes during the team’s final home meet of the season on Jan. 7. She has competed at the state championships as a freshman and a sophomore.

Pushing Past Pain

Morgen Dozier, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

A year ago, the pain in Carlie Solomon’s chest was slowly getting worse. Over the course of a few days it became unbearable. The pain landed her in the emergency room and then the hospital. Through...

Senior Mick Johnson competes in the butterfly during the senior night meet on Jan. 7.

[Slideshow] Swim celebrates seniors in home finale

Alicyn Logue and Maya Ortiz January 12, 2022

The swimming and diving teams celebrated senior night on Jan. 8. The team hopes to send a number of swimmers back to the UIL State Championships, which will be held Feb. 18-19 at the University of Texas-Austin.

Senior point guard Josh Bartley shoots a free throw in the 50-35 victory over Lake Creek on Jan. 4. The team improved its record to 15-4 overall and are 2-0 in the district.

Meet point guard Josh Bartley

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer January 7, 2022

Senior Joshua Bartley transferred to Kingwood Park after first attending Atascocita High School. He played on JV last year before becoming the starting point guard this year. Q: What else are you involved...

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