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Seniors Elijah Merino and Carson Brown jump off the line at the sound of the gun during the Nike South Meet in The Woodlands. The two always line up together with Brown helping Merino set the pace in the races.

Merino, Brown run friendly rivalry to Region Meet

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor October 20, 2024

As the shotgun is heard to begin the race, seniors Carson Brown and Elijah Merino sprint off the line to get to the front of the pack. At the beginning of the race, Brown pushes Merino forward to help...

Senior Ivan Reyes sprints to make a tackle against Crosby on Oct. 10. He started playing football for the first time when he moved to Texas from Mexico as a junior in high school.

Reyes emerges as vocal leader one year after joining team, learning English

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

After living in Mexico all of his life, senior Ivan Reyes moved to Texas his sophomore year. When he first moved, he pursued his passion and started playing organized football for the first time as a junior.  Reyes...

Kingwood Park senior Elijah Merino fights as he watches Dayton junior Jaxon Asbill pass him in the final few meters at the finish line for first place at the District Championships. Merino, who lost by .19 seconds this year, entered the race as the two-time defending champion.

Dayton, Kingwood Park boys dominate field at District Championships

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor October 10, 2024

As the finish line neared at the District Championships, senior Elijah Merino battled with Dayton junior Jaxon Asbill for the top spot on Oct. 10. Merino, the defending two-time district champion,...

Sophomore Sylvana Lopez Andrade pushes to the finish to take fourth place in the District Championships. She was the top finisher for the Panthers, who took first place as a team. A year ago, Lopez Andrade finished 6th overall in the JV division.

Sticking together delivers big results for girls at District Championships

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

The girls cross country team defied expectations to win the District Championship for the third consecutive year on Oct. 10. “I feel like this was definitely the most memorable Districts, because...

Seniors Carson Brown and Elijah Meino sprint out of the box to start the 5k race on Sept. 28.

Runners take on Nike South prior to District Championships

Tricia Darcy and Olivia Brenner October 9, 2024

The boys varsity cross country team and part of the girls' squad competed in the Nike South meet at Bear Branch Park in The Woodlands on Sept. 28. The meet was the final tune-up for most of the runners...

Senior Lucy Foltz competes in the 2023 District Championship at Atascocita High School. She will return to that course this Thursday to compete in her final district meet. “Lucy’s extremely talented," coach Cody Cook said. "She’s very gifted athletically. She’s very strong physically and mentally. But her greatest strength is that she is not afraid to push through any pain. She’s not afraid to hurt; and so as a cross country runner that’s the number one thing you need to be able to do, and she does that very well.”

Foltz focuses on mental preparation as biggest meets near

Heather Horace, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Cross country runner Lucy Foltz changed her training plan throughout the year in hopes of setting herself up for the big meets and a possible college offer. “My main goals are to win District...

The swimmers compete in the one-mile event at Lake Conroe in Margaritaville on Oct. 5. The Kingwood Park swimmers raised more than $8,000 for the charity event. Photo submitted by Nancy Wakefield.

Swim team races against cancer in open water charity event

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor October 5, 2024

After girls swim coach John Dissinger’s mother passed away last year from cancer, he wanted to make a difference. As a five-year open water competitor, Dissinger invited the swim team to a charity...

Senior Christian Lora runs into the endzone to get a touchdown,while senior Ethan Elliott celebrates behind him.

Panthers dominate Ft. Bend Kempner in Homecoming game

Tricia Darcy, Rocco Huerta, and Jordan Hutchinson September 30, 2024

The Panthers took on Ft. Bend Kempner for the Homecoming football game on Sept. 27. Kingwood Park won 35-19. The Panthers improved to 2-2 on the season. They travel to La Porte for a game on Friday at...

Senior Courtney Daniel is on the field prior to the Tennessee vs. Kent State game on Sept. 14 in Knoxville, Tenn. Daniel was on an official recruiting visit. Photo courtesy of Courtney Daniel.

Daniel Volunteers to join Tennessee

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Since senior Courtney Daniel started throwing shot put and discus in seventh grade, she dreamed of throwing at an SEC school. Daniel had five trips planned over consecutive weeks this semester, but one...

At the starting line, seniors Lucy Foltz and Sophia Sullivan lead the Panthers at the sound of the gun. Photo courtesy of Tim Sullivan.

Girls hope challenging each other leads to State

Rionna Martin, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

The girls cross country team's goal is to win regionals and go to state. To put this plan into action, they will continue to have consistent practices and push each other. ”I think the team's strengths...

Senior Charles Meaux hits a backhand shot in a singles match against Pasadena on Sep. 10.

Tennis team continues strong play in district action

Tricia Darcy and Jordan Hutchinson September 16, 2024

The tennis team has taken an early lead in the district standings with dominating performances. The Panthers defeated Pasadena 19-0 on Sept. 10 for the team's fourth-consecutive district victory. They...

Senior Krisslyn Boyles lunges forward to pass the ball to the setter against Montgomery on Sept. 10.

Volleyball opens district season with Pasadena

Olivia Brenner and Kaitlyn Sitton September 16, 2024

The volleyball team closed out its preseason with a 3-0 loss to Montgomery on Sept. 10. With tough competition throughout the preseason, the volleyball team finished 7-17. The team opens district play...

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