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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

[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...

Senior defender Tony Sterner goes for a steal against Tomball in the scrimmage on Dec. 10.

Fresh off State appearance, boys soccer holds first scrimmage

Lexi Guillen, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

The boys soccer team went 26-3-2 on their way to an appearance in the state semifinals. This year, they return with a new coach and a slew of new starters. They scrimmaged against Tomball on Dec. 10 at...

Senior Lexi Shannon looks toward her family and friends after winning her first state title on April 23.

Return of full season excites wrestlers

Derriq Young December 8, 2021

As the wrestling team continues to undergo rigorous preparation for the upcoming season, wrestlers are ready for the big return after the delayed start last year due to COVID. “I think we have a great...

Basketball has been a part of coach Jeffrey Hamilton's life since he was 4.

Basketball remains Hamilton’s passion

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor December 3, 2021

Jeffrey Hamilton started playing basketball when he was 4 years old. The head basketball coach played at Humble High School, graduated in 2000, and then went to play four years at Florida Atlantic University....

Senior Savannah Wilson drives to the basket against Willis on Nov. 23. The Panthers won 57-34.

Wilson ready for final season

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor December 2, 2021

Savannah Wilson’s grandfather has been one of the biggest influences throughout her basketball career. He introduced her to the sport the senior has been playing since she was 4. There’s only one catch...

Coach Jason Watson and his wife Dr. Haley Watson after they finished the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11.

Teachers test their limits

Arleigh Doehring, Photo Editor November 30, 2021

A number of teachers on the campus run marathons and participate in other athletic competitions. Assistant golf coach Jason Watson, along with swim coaches Greg McLain and John Dissinger have recently...

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