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KP TIMES

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Senior Tristan Viso celebrates teammate Lachlan Timpanaro during their last scrimmage against Galena Park.

Scrimmages help prepare Panthers for opener

Jordan Hutchinson, Staff Photographer August 30, 2024

The football team opens its season on Aug. 31 against Montgomery. For the past two weeks, the team has scrimmaged against Tomball and Galena Park. Check out a slideshow of images from the win over Galena...

Senior Emily Pavel celebrates after getting an ace against Lake Creek during their first home game.

Volleyball team builds chemistry in long preseason

Pilar Retamales, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

This year the varsity volleyball team has been gearing up and preparing for the new season. Over the spring, many of the teammates played together as part of a club team for Kingwood Revolution. In addition,...

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Fantasy leagues add fun dimension to NFL season

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

The long awaited and much anticipated NFL season opens on Sept. 5 with a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. This means it's time for another season: Fantasy Season.  There were...

The varsity boys push off the line after the starting gun is fired at the Pearland cross country meet in August.

New coach leads young squad eyeing return to State

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

After a summer of early morning workouts, the boys cross country team went to coach Andrew Higham’s home to celebrate the end of summer. The runners swam and ate burgers, hot dogs and a cookie cake....

Junior Alina Prestwood returns a volley during team's match against Goose Creek Memorial.

Tennis starts stong in district play

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

Two teams, new players and very hot courts. Tennis season is here.  After making it to regionals last year, the team hopes to replicate the previous success. Even with these goals and expectations,...

Offensive coordinator Scott Elliott talks with quarterback Bode Cox and Aaron Gilliam after the team's scrimmage against Tomball on Aug. 15.

Quarterback battle continues as season opener nears

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer August 22, 2024

A new schedule with new teams means new opportunities for the varsity football team. After a disappointing end to the 2023 season, the team fell just shy of the playoffs. The football coaches and players...

More than 600 trees fell across the five golf courses at Kingwood Country Club. Efforts continue to get the courses open, leaving the golf team without a place to practice.

Golf team waits for course to open as Beryl damage remains

Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor August 16, 2024

After Hurricane Beryl hit in July, the damage done at the Kingwood Country Club was visible to everyone. More than 600 trees fell across all five courses, leaving a significant amount of damage to repair. For...

Coach Eric Coovert huddles with Zach Ford, 12, and Jaime Garza, 11, at the Family Night at the Park on Aug. 9. The team ran football drills while family was able to watch.

Football shifts schedule to avoid heat

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer August 15, 2024

After a summer full of speed, agility and weight training the football team was ready to be able to begin hitting, practicing and preparing for the upcoming season. But all of this came to a halt due to...

Seniors Lillian Reid and Luke Cavallo return to their neighborhood swim team as coaches.

Seniors return to neighborhood swim team to coach

Exa Nix, Managing Editor May 28, 2024

After school on weekdays and early mornings on weekends, seniors Luke Cavallo and Lillian Reid dedicate their time to their local swim team: The Wahoos.  “I've swam since fourth grade. My mom made...

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...

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