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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

Kristi Selva stands next to her sons Cristian Selva, 10, and Armando Selva, 12, during halftime of the Feb. 14 boys soccer game. The team honored Selva, who is going through cancer treatments this spring.

Selvas appreciate support from KPARK family

Bailey Ricker, Staff Writer March 31, 2020

For over 11 years, the three Selva siblings Gabriela, Cristian and Armando have been active in soccer. Their parents have always been supportive of their soccer careers. They help drive the kids to push...

Senior Jacob Allen competes in the 400m wheelchair race on Feb. 24. While the season has been suspended, Allen has continued practicing at the Kingwood Middle track to stay in shape and prepare. He will compete at the University of Arizona next year, with his ultimate goal of competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Allen sets sights on college, Olympic success

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor March 25, 2020

Senior Jacob Allen has crossed the sea in order to compete in races all over the world, and he credits his success to one thing - his pre-race meal of chocolate cake. “I eat chocolate cake every time,”...

Freshman Cameron Maxey and junior Juan Garcia work out during class.  
Each sport rotated through the weight room on certain days so all teams could take advantage of it.

Renovations improve weight program for all sports

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor March 16, 2020

For three months, a plan for one of Kingwood Park’s newest renovations was in the works. Finished in just two weeks, a brand new weight room has created excitement for athletic director Clayton Maple...

Junior Maddie Sandquist heads to Regionals in hopes of earning her third trip to the state championships. Sandquist earned her 100th victory this season.

Five wrestlers advance to Regionals

Crosslin Silcott, Features Editor February 13, 2020

Sophomore Gabby Norman began wrestling as a freshman. Inspired by her dad who wrestled in high school, she said it’s pretty special that they share the same sport. Norman was one of 26 wrestling team...

Boys swim

Swimmers prepare for final test

Kathleen Ortiz, Photographer Editor February 13, 2020

For the eighth year in a row the boys swim team has won the Region Championships. Now they’re off to the UIL State meet. “They were on fire at Regions,” girls swim coach John Dissinger said. “They...

Senior Jake Bruce jumps in the air as his teammates celebrate a goal in a huddle around him. The team won the game against Sharpstown, the team that beat them in the Regional Finals last year.

Undefeated boys seek big finish

Zoie Rasmussen, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

   Last year, the men’s varsity soccer team had an outstanding season, but fell one game short of the State Championships when they lost by one goal to Sharpstown High School. The Panthers are ready...

A number of freshmen on the winter sports teams have made an early impact in competition. Some of the freshmen on the basketball, soccer, golf and swim teams are pictured above. Front Row: Carlie Solomon, Emma Yeager, Grace Byrd, Abigail Hunt, Matti McDaniel. Back Row: Camille Blair, Biva Byrd, Reagan Reville, Kaitlyn Neel, Nora Critzer, Taylor Netherly, Renee Alcala.

Fabulous Freshmen

Kathleen Ortiz, Photography Editor February 13, 2020

   Traditionally, successful teams lean on their veterans to lead them. This year, however, Kingwood Park’s girls teams are getting huge boosts from superstar freshmen.    Freshmen have made major...

Sophomore Trey Ricker and his sister, freshman Bailey Ricker, have used their love for soccer to help them adjust to life in the U.S. after six years in Qatar.

Soccer a constant in Rickers’ lives after move from Qatar

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor February 13, 2020

  Sophomore Trey Ricker and his sister, freshman Bailey Ricker, have a secret weapon when it comes to their mutual favorite sport: Qatar.    The duo lived in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar for...

Luke Pavlat walks onto the field with his mom and dad on senior night.

Senior fights to recover from shoulder surgery, wants to play again

Taylor Rankin, Staff Reporter January 14, 2020

Senior Luke Pavlat tore his left labrum during his junior year. This year, he tore it again and is dealing with a double labral tear in his shoulder. He still hopes to recover quick enough to continue...

Senior Luisa Alcala swims freestyle during a meet last January. It took her a number of months to get back into shape after being sidelined with a torn labrum.

Alcala bounces back from injuries for one final season

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

A few seconds was all it took. For senior Luisa Alcala, her dreams of collegiate swimming vanished when she felt the pop. Her childhood dream vanished as quickly as the pain rose. “I remember it like...

Robert Cornejo focuses during varsity tennis practice. He is one of two senior boys on the team and has been asked to teach tennis lessons.

Large number of seniors ready to make final season their best

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

In Robert Cornejo’s first week of freshman year, he had one goal: to make the basketball team. He was in the class period and was sure he could earn a spot. What he never considered was that his failure...

Assistant football coach James Showers wraps up the team weight room portion of practice before the team heads out onto the field during fifth period. Showers is in his first year at Kingwood Park.

Veteran coach settles into new home with Panthers

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

In James Showers’ 30-year coaching career, he has coached a half dozen sports, reached the playoffs and won coaching awards. The accomplishment he considers his greatest, however, did not happen on the...

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