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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

Senior Maddie Sandquist turns her Humble opponent as she gets ready to pin her on March 10. Sandquist is ranked No. 1 in the state.

Maddie Sandquist returns to spotlight

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor March 26, 2021

Senior Maddie Sandquist had imagined it a thousand times. The roar of the crowd, the anticipation, and the pure exaltation had run through her dreams time and time again. These dreams came to fruition...

Sophomore Emma Yeager dribbles up the field and looks for a teammate to cross to against Klein Collins on Jan. 12. The Panthers tied Klein Collins 1-1.

Soccer girls capture district title, eye return to state tournament

Arleigh Doehring, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

For two-consecutive years, the girls soccer team reached the state tournament. Last year, they were primed to make it three in a row when COVID-19 ended their season early. Now, they want to return and...

Senior forward Jace Banning faces off against a Bridgeland player on Jan. 14. The Panthers lost 2-0.

Boys soccer wants to finish what last year’s team started

Arleigh Doehring, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

One thing the boy’s soccer team prioritizes is their team chemistry. With 17 seniors graduating last year, the team is trying to work hard to get camaraderie back.  “(We want to) redeem last year’s...

Sophomore Jayden Romig lines up his shot in the golf room, where the students are able to practice with the new TrackMan. The new technology allows the players to practice in competition-like situations, even when being on a course is not possible.

New technology boosts golf team’s preparation

Daisy Ramirez, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

In the back of the athletic building is the golf team’s room. In there is the new TrackMan Golf, a software that catches the golf club and golf ball moving to help tell a player the club and ball speed,...

Senior Logan Rushing competes in the 100 backstroke on Jan. 8 in the final home meet of the season.

[Slideshow] Swimmers fight to qualify for State Meet

Crosslin Silcott, Editor In Chief February 5, 2021

The regional swimming and diving meets are underway as the boys and girls teams hope to qualify for the 5-A State Championships in Austin. The boys are the defending 5-A State Champions. They won the...

Senior captain Lori Do sprints past Cleveland senior Yulizma Mota in the 8-0 victory on Jan. 26.

[Slideshow] Soccer team shines in district opener

Maya Ortiz, Staff Writer February 1, 2021

The Panthers, who are ranked first in their region, dominated Cleveland in the first district game of the season. Goals were scored by Kathleen Ortiz, Rina Lawrence, Olivia Roach and Emma Yeager. Assists...

Sophomore pitcher Hannah Leierer and senior catcher Keyla Martinez meet on the mound in between pitches during the first game at Turner Stadium on Jan. 30.

[Slideshow] Scrimmages kick off softball players’ long-awaited return

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2021

The softball team took to the field for scrimmages against Baytown Sterling and Summer Creek on Jan. 30 at Turner Stadium. It was the girls' first games since their season was cut short last March because...

Senior forward Jesus Cervantes works to settle the ball against a Bridgeland defender on Jan. 14 at home.

[Slideshow] Upperclassmen hope to lead soccer back to postseason

Arleigh Doehring, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

With a roster full of juniors and seniors, the varsity boys soccer team hopes to finish what they were unable to last year when the season ended early because of COVID-19. The team is in the midst of its...

Sophomore Emma Yeager dribbles up the field and looks for a teammate to cross to against Klein Collins on Jan. 12. The Panthers tied Klein Collins 1-1.

[Slideshow] Soccer wraps up non-district schedule

Maya Ortiz, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

For the past few years, the girls soccer team has enjoyed dominating in district. They hope this year is no different. They have one final non-district matchup with Cypress Creek on Friday at home....

Sophomore Camille Blair takes a break with her latest lamb at the FFA barns in early November. She has raised lambs every year since her dad first suggested it in fifth grade.

Dad’s influence remains strong in all Blair does

Maya Ortiz, Staff Writer January 15, 2021

When a golf tournament goes well, sophomore Camille Blair wishes her dad was there to celebrate. When she gets new animals at the FFA barns, she wishes he was there to see them. “[I miss him the most]...

During seventh period track practice on Jan. 14, the boys track team warms up. Many are looking forward to finally hitting the track again since last season was cut short because of COVID-19.

Track team sets goals as start of season nears

Richard Rivera, Staff Writer January 15, 2021

With last season being cut short because of COVID-19, the track team is excited to get the upcoming season started. Practice is underway and the runners have set a number of goals for the coming months. Sahib...

Senior Jack Keller looks for a pass against South Houston on Dec. 8 at home. The Panthers won 62-28 to improve to 8-1 for the season.

Keller finds stride in senior season

Arleigh Doehring, Staff Writer January 15, 2021

Jack Keller started playing basketball when he was 7 years old and is now a senior captain on the varsity basketball team (15-2 overall, 4-1 in district). “I played other sports before I started playing...

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