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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 LIbby Overmyer blocks the ball against Kingwood High School in a match earlier this season. Overmyer was the MVP of the state tournament last year as she helped lift the Panthers to the 5A state title.

Passion to excel guides Overmyer to the top

Kathleen Ortiz, Features Editor October 31, 2019

Senior Libby Overmyer changed in and out of dance tutus, heels and fancy outfits 10 times a day. She pretended to be a ballerina and practiced back handsprings in her yard daily, convinced she would become...

Canen Adrian has a solitary moment on the field during a lull in the game. The senior has just started his second varsity season.

Brothers’ friendship prospers through football

Gabby Norman, Sports Editor October 30, 2019

Senior Canen Adrian has worked nonstop for his position on the varsity football team, but he doesn’t let his popularity cloud his vision. “I’m not just one of those ordinary football guys, I'm...

Senior Bailey Schoener played with a cast on her left arm and her right hand during the state playoffs this year.

Injuries put damper on senior’s final seasons

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

For many high school athletes, their senior year is meant to be their final chance for a state title or championship. For several of Kingwood Park’s seniors; however, this dream was cut short. Many athletes...

Stewart ties up with another wrestler during a match. Stewart went all the way to regionals for wrestling this year.

Standout Senior Athletes: Wrestling

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

Connor Charles Wood I’ve wrestled for: 4 years I'm going to: Schreiner University on a wrestling scholarship Best memory of wrestling: Regionals my junior year, at the hotel. Just with everyone...

Standout Senior Athlete: Baseball

Standout Senior Athlete: Baseball

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

Clayton Brooks Sowell Position: Catcher I've played: Since I was 4 or 5. Plans for College: Tuft's University to play baseball on an academic scholarship. Best memory: Going to state last year. Favorite...

Standout Senior Athlete: Basketball

Standout Senior Athlete: Basketball

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

Max Robert Snelus Position: Shooting guard I've been playing: Since I was 5. I played all four years in high school. Best basketball memory: I hit a game-tying shot to go to overtime against Tomball. Favorite...

Senior Elise Parel heads back to her bag after sinking a putt during a practice round at Oakhurst Golf Course in the fall. Parel qualified for her fourth trip to the state championships this year.

Parel shines on big stage

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

Senior Elise Parel could feel the nerves creeping over her during the first few holes at the 2019 Regional Golf Championships. She had played at regions three times before, but always with her team playing...

Sam Johansen celebrates during a Little League game. He was about seven.

Standout Senior Athletes: Football

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Hayden Martin Park Position: Defensive end I’ve played for: 13 years, since I was 5 Best memory: Beating Porter and watching them cry afterward. I know that’s terrible to say, but I still wake...

John, Grant and Victoria Golden compete in track and have already won a few medals. The three are extremely competitive in everything from sports to academics. They all have high hopes for track season.

Golden trio surrounded by rivalry, love

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

If there’s one thing the Golden siblings can’t agree on, it’s who would win in a race. They all know that John, a junior and the oldest of the three at Kingwood Park, would come in first, but the...

Boys Basketball Middle School Night

Crosslin Silcott, Staff photographer February 19, 2019

The infield huddles on the mound during the first scrimmage of the year.

Friendship helps Grofman keep throwing strikes

Holly Emms, Staff Writer February 8, 2019

Being on the same high school team isn’t enough for best friends Ronni Grofman and Abigayle Forrester. The pitcher-catcher duo also play on the same club team, Aces Express-Jacoby. Whether it’s...

Senior Bella Salazar crosses the ball during an early season game at Kingwood Park.

New field yields new opportunities

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

When turf fields were created in 1965, it sparked a debate that still lives on today: Stay natural with a grass field, or have turf installed? Humble ISD took a clear side on this dispute when it had a...

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