The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
Sports
After hitting the ball, sophomore Reagan Sharpe watches as the ball passes over the net in a match against Magnolia on Aug. 8.
Tennis opens season with heated match
Shawn Chaney, Staff Photographer • August 9, 2025

School has not started but the tennis season is already underway. The varsity squad opened its season at home Friday against Magnolia. The Panthers...

Senior Alex Cruickshank looks downfield as a Caney Creek defender try’s to tag him down.
Football gets jump start on season in 7-on-7
Zachary Ford, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025
After winning the third game of the state semifinals series, the Panthers celebrate in the middle of the field. The team will play in the State championship on June 6 for the first time in program history.
Baseball team reaches State Championship game for first time
Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor • June 2, 2025
Krisslyn Boyles gains yards on a carry during the championship game at the powderpuff competition on May 16. The seniors beat the sophomores on a last-second goal.
Last-second goal secures powderpuff win for seniors
Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
Senior Aden Murray pitches the ball to the Santa Fe batter. Murray got the win in the 2-1 victory for the Panthers on May 8.
Baseball players shine in postseason, advance to Round 4
Zachary Ford, Staff Writer • May 17, 2025
News
Community members hold up American flags while the procession for Shiloh Wilson passes. The procession for Wilson and his family took place on July 12. The Wilson family died in the Central Texas floods while camping in Kerrville.
Kingwood greets Shiloh Wilson on final ride home
Sydney Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief • July 12, 2025

American flags waved in the wind. Kids huddled on blankets to make handmade signs. Friends, colleagues and family members of the Wilsons embraced...

While former students of auto collision teacher Jeff Wilson talk about the memories they made in his class, Greentree Elementary assistant principal Monica Schultz wipes tears from her eyes. Schultz organized the prayer vigil to pray for everyone affected by the floods in Central Texas.
Prayer vigil brings together community in remembrance of Jeff Wilson
Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer • July 6, 2025

Local members and students of the Kingwood community gathered at Town Center Sunday for a prayer vigil dedicated to Jeff Wilson, who died in...

Features
Shiloh, Amber and Jeff Wilson at their ranch in Coldspring, Texas, in Oct. 2022. The family used to escape to their ranch when their schedules allowed.
Wilson family leaves legacy on Kingwood Park community
Sydney Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief • July 24, 2025

Auto collision teacher Jeff Wilson and his wife Amber stood right outside the Kingwood Park dugout on May 1. Their 12-year-old son Shiloh was inside wearing...

Junior Paisley Thomas shows up some of her favorite Converse sneakers. She has collected 14 pairs over the years.
Converse offers outlet for self-expression
Jack Coffey, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Freshman Eden Rotberg already plays two instruments in the orchestra and plans to learn to play the cello next year.
Rotberg orchestrates musical journey
Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
What are red flags in friendships?
What are red flags in friendships?
Genesis Murillo and Kenia Umanzor • May 13, 2025
Opinions
Cameron Minatrea
Love for writing gives Minatrea much-needed outlet
Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025

I ripped a page out of my science notebook. While all the other kids threw pencils around the class or slept, I just had the urge to write. I...

Sydney Ortiz attends "In the Heights" at the Hobby Center on May 27. She fell in love with the musical in 2017 when she first heard the album. She saw it on stage for the first time this year.
‘In the Heights’ amplifies cultural pride
Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor • June 1, 2025
Emerson Harris enjoys a trip to the new part at Universal Studios. Photo submitted by Emerson Harris.
Epic Universe creates epic experience for visitors
Emerson Harris, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025
"Thunderbolts*" cast is filled with stars from throughout the Marvel Universe. Photo courtesy of Disney.
‘Thunderbolts’ teases, disappoints Marvel fans
Shawn Chaney, Special Contributor • May 27, 2025
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Captain Blake Hartman talks with students on Aug. 20 about his career path in the military after graduating from Kingwood Park in 2010. He now works for the United States Space Force.

Hartman shares journey, advice in return to alma mater

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Students talk during lunch, while others read or play cards with friends. The personal communication device ban includes lunch and passing periods.

Ban on cell phones, headphones creates instant change

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Senior Landon Coburn prepares to throw his first pitch in the state championship game after subbing into the game in the top of the second inning. Kingwood Park fell to Grapevine, 9-5, on June 6.

Baseball team returns with focus on returning to Round Rock

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Running together, senior Juan Herrera, junior Tristan Parfait and senior Will Burningham run in the second half of the 2-mile course at Creekwood Middle School.

Cross country opens season with warm-up race

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Shiloh, Amber and Jeff Wilson at their ranch in Coldspring, Texas, in Oct. 2022. The family used to escape to their ranch when their schedules allowed.

Wilson family leaves legacy on Kingwood Park community

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Community members hold up American flags while the procession for Shiloh Wilson passes. The procession for Wilson and his family took place on July 12. The Wilson family died in the Central Texas floods while camping in Kerrville.

Kingwood greets Shiloh Wilson on final ride home

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After hitting the ball, sophomore Reagan Sharpe watches as the ball passes over the net in a match against Magnolia on Aug. 8.

Tennis opens season with heated match

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