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KP TIMES

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Junior Richard Beal prepares to compete in the state championship this weekend. Fishing photo of Beal with partner Perry Campbell submitted by Richard Beal.

Beal is the ‘reel’ deal

Cameron Minetrea, Staff Writer May 18, 2024

Ever since he was a kid, junior Richard Beal had a passion for fishing. He first began his hobby with his grandpa around the age of 3. Ever since then, he has built a love for the sport. Beal is now on...

The infield huddles around and talks after getting an out in a regular season game against Huntsville.

Softball team ready for Round 3 matchup

Tricia Darcy, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

As the softball team heads into round three of the playoffs, expectations rise as the team hopes to make program history. After placing fourth in the district, the team upset their first two playoff opponents...

Tennis coach John Macapaz talks to seniors Luvenia Wallace and Brooke O'Brien during a match against Porter in the fall. The two won the District doubles title in the spring and advanced to Region.

Tennis qualifiers take a swing at Region challengers

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

The tennis program recently competed at the district tournament, crowning junior Ben Smoot as men’s singles champion, seniors Brooke O’Brien and Luvenia Wallace as women’s doubles champions. Seniors...

Sophomore Madison Staggs and senior Eva Abshire compete in the 100m hurdles in the Area Meet at Turner Stadium. Abshire qualified for State in the 300m hurdles and competes tonight in Austin.

Daniel, Abshire to perform on state’s biggest stage

Grace Darcy, Sports Editor May 3, 2024

As junior Courtney Daniel and senior Eva Abshire stood on the podium at the Regional Meet they felt a weight being lifted off their shoulders. The girls had just found out that they had qualified for the...

Junior Cole Mayon tees off on hole four at the District Championship.

Mayon, Case tee off at State Championships

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Junior Cole Mayon and sophomore Cory Case qualified for the state golf tournament, which begins today in Georgetown. Mayon tied for fifth at region, and Case finished tied for second. For both athletes,...

Harrison Walters waves home Bowen Gray during a rec game at Ed Rinehart Park in New Caney.

Baseball is more than sport for Walters

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Harrison Walters knelt at the third-base line during a pitching change. He tied a 9-year-old’s shoes while talking strategy with another. Walters, who began coaching the 9-year-old Giants in the East...

Senior Leah Torres grabs her ball-marker from her hat while she lines up her putt.

Girls golf team caps off season at Regional Meet

Tricia Darcy, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Last week, the girls golf team went to the Rockwall Country Club to compete in their regional tournament. The tournament took place on April 17-18. The team consisted of senior Leah Torres, senior Kaylie...

Nico Hoerner, Anthony Volpe, Yainer Diaz and Riley Greene are players to watch in the MLB this year. Breakout seasons are possible. Photos courtesy of MLB.

Breakout players ready to shine in MLB

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

It's a new season of baseball, which means there are players who are ready for a breakout. Each year we watch as players who were swept under the radar last year, blow up into quality or all-star caliber...

Bryce Gerbasich successfully clears the pole at the height of 14 foot. He finished in a four-way tie for first place. In the tiebreaker, he took 3rd place and advanced to the Regional Meet.

Regional qualifiers chase invites to State Meet

Sydney Ortiz and Ella Hickman April 18, 2024

Senior Eva Abshire still remembers standing at the finish line after falling .02 seconds shy of qualifying for the 2022 State Track & Field Championships in the 300 meter hurdles.  As a freshman...

Senior Andrew Hennings pitches against Porter on March 19. He threw a no-hitter against Nacogdoches on March 15.

Tough stretch ahead as baseball team prepares for playoffs

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Senior Andrew Hennings pitched a no-hitter in the district opener against Nacogdoches on March 12. It was already the 15th win of the season and set the standard for the district run ahead.  “It...

Freshman Rionna Martin sprints to the finish in the 100m dash at the District Championships. She advanced to Area in the 100m, 200m and in the 4x100.

Relays ready to help lift girls at Area

Ella Hickman, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The girls 4x100 relay was nervous as junior Asia Martin was on the block waiting to hear the gun go off. The runners knew that only the top four teams would advance to Area. “We all had the same...

Senior Eva Abshire won the district title in the 100m hurdles and the 300m hurdles. She will compete in the Area Meet on Thursday at Turner Stadium.

Abshire’s perseverance pays off

Krisslyn Boyles, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Each time senior Eva Abshire took a break from sports, she had to find a new perspective on her life. Over the years, Abshire sustained four broken fingers, broke her foot twice, had reconstructive elbow...

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