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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Coach Stacy Marshall and counselors — juniors Lauren Hull, Ma’Ryiah Alfred, Alex Gordon, Kam Flora, Sydney Marshall and Victoria Walton — pose for a photo with the middle school campers after camp.

Girls basketball team hosts youth camp to build community bonds

Victoria Walton, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

The Doggett Field House and Fondren Gym were full of energy over two weekends in October as the girls' basketball team hosted a youth camp on Oct. 18–19 and Oct. 25–26. Players and coaches spent...

A Kinkaid defender leaps to block a kick during the rivalry game against St. John’s on Nov. 3 at St. John’s School. The Falcons won 38–14 in their first matchup away from Rice Stadium in 45 years.

Rivalry game relocates after 45 years

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

After 45 years of tradition at Rice Stadium, the annual Kinkaid–St. John’s rivalry football game moved to a new location, marking the end of a long-standing chapter in the schools’ shared history....

In Between the Lines: Pilot

William Swanson and Reed Altsuler September 16, 2025

This episode is about the insight of a senior offensive lineman who tore his ACL and shares insight on his recovery.

Junior Blair Strachan dribbles along to the right side line, passing the St. John’s defense. Later, she scores a goal, saying “I don’t even know what was going through my head at the moment. Although I was super excited that we were now ahead, the game was still extremely close. If anything, I just felt more motivated to make sure we stayed in the lead!”

Falcons soar past St. John’s 5-2 in fiery rivalry win

Sophie Tang, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The varsity field hockey team earned a thrilling 5-2 win at home against rivals St. John’s on Sept. 11. On this sweltering day, The Falcons, who are the South Preparatory Conference runnerup of the...

Kinkaid students packed the stands at Segal Field, dressed in camouflage and banging trash can lids to cheer on the Falcons during the Thursday night game against Gunter.

Falcons pack the stands in electric season opener

Wyatt Cureton, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

As the final bell rang, students burst out of class to the Falcons’ first football game against Gunter High School.  The bright lights, the roar of the crowd, and the sense of camaraderie filled...

Junior running back Wayne Shanks Jr.  broke through multiple defenders to score a crucial touchdown. In a tightly contested game, Kinkaid needed the score to stay alive, and Shanks delivered. “I was really excited to get my first receiving touchdown of the year and take the lead for us,” Shanks said.

Varsity football prepares for season opener against Gunter

John Rosser, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

The Falcons will begin their Southwest Preparatory Conference title defense tonight when they host Gunter at Segal Field. The pre-conference matchup comes with intrigue, as Gunter handed Kinkaid its only...

Senior Jack Paris pitched all seven innings and only allowed one run.

Varsity baseball caps off stellar season with SPC championship win

Will Burba, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The Varsity Baseball team silenced a hostile crowd and capped off a dominant season with a 4-1 victory over the Episcopal Knights to claim the SPC Championship on Episcopal’s home field.  Originally...

The Kinkaid athletes that went to Texas Relays standing outside of the UT stadium. The athletes celebrate after the boy's impressive 4x4 finish ready to bring the same energy for day two of the meet.

Falcon track athletes shine at Texas Relays

Tori Walton, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Kinkaid’s track team made a strong showing at the 2025 Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Held annually at the University of Texas, the event brings together some of the nation’s top high...

The Kinkaid Boys record shattering 4x400 team poses for a picture before the race. (Left to Right - Robert Lee, Wayne Shanks, Darnell Joseph, and Andrew Wright)

Boys relay team breaks 49 year old school record

Sydney Marshall, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Excitement filled the air as 48 relay teams prepared to compete for one of nine final spots. The Kinkaid boys 4x400-meter relay team—freshman Robert Lee, sophomore Wayne Shanks, junior Andrew Wright,...

Alexander Miles, Walker Wood, Gavin Johnson, Christian Murray, Rob Satcher, Caroline Raynes, Penelope Gustafson, Maddy Billip, Emily Camp, Darnell Joseph, and Jordan Manuel gather together at the Raeven Rogers senior night to celebrate.

Track athletes shine during Raevyn Rogers Invitational

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

On Thursday March 6th, track athletes from 14 different high schools from around the Houston area competed in the fourth annual Kinkaid Raevyn Rogers Invitational.  This was a special event honoring...

Smith, along with the whole baseball team has been starting to catch a groove, and as long as the team keeps its strong playing, the Falcons will be eyeing a championship come May.

Sophomore named ‘Hitter of the Week’ by D-BAT Sports

Cooper Chambers, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Sophomore Thomas Smith has been named the D-BAT Sports Private School Hitter of the Week for the state of Texas after his performance during the Falcons’ three games this past week.  The Falcon varsity...

Brown poses for a picture at Davidson College

Junior commits to play field hockey at the next level

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Junior Harper Brown has officially committed to playing Division I field hockey at Davidson College. A long time standout in the Houston field hockey scene, Brown’s commitment marked the culmination...

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