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The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

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...

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...

Senior named VYPE Defensive Football Player of the Year

Senior named VYPE Defensive Football Player of the Year

William Donnelly, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Beep! The clock sounded, and the players rushed to the field. The Kinkaid Falcons had soared to a new height, defeating the Episcopal Knights.  The Falcons were led by star defensive lineman and tight...

Sophomore Wayne Shanks was a great addition to the varsity football team this year

Sophomore named VYPE offensive player of the year

Zoe An, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

During his first year at Kinkaid, sophomore Wayne Shanks had an unforgettable season for the Falcon football team, leading the team as the starting running back. Shanks transferred to Kinkaid as a sophomore,...

The varsity football and cheer teams celebrate the victory over Episcopal.

Falcons defeat Episcopal in SPC championship

Landon Layhew, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The Falcons are no stranger to football SPC championships, as they have won eight championships in the last 13 years.  2024 marked the third straight year the Falcons squared off against the Episcopal...

The Falcons celebrate their victory by proudly holding up the SJS game trophy  after an unforgettable season of hard work and dedication.

Varsity football scores victory against rival St. Johns

Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer November 8, 2024

Blinding lights illuminated the football field as chanting, screaming and cowbells ringing echoed through the air.  When the buzzer screeched, the Falcon varsity football players, wearing black jerseys,...

The field hockey team walks in unity. "I genuinely love field hockey. This sport and its community has given me so much. I’m just hoping to give back a little,” said Raynes

Varsity field hockey team stumbles against no. 1 in the nation

Elizabeth Koo, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

It was too late.   In the midst of sweaty hugs and high fives, the varsity girl’s field hockey team didn’t realize their opponent was barreling toward their goal. “We were so discombobulated,”...

“The loss last year has stuck with me throughout the year and motivated me to work harder for this season,” said junior wide receiver Alexander Donnelly.

Falcons face Episcopal in SPC championship rematch

Will Burba, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Falcons are set to host the Knights of Episcopal High School in a rematch of the 2023 SPC championship game, where the Falcons were defeated 35-25.  The creator of the social...

Kinkaid field hockey players Caroline Raynes, Nina Piazza, Ella Ou, Grace Essalih, and Harper Brown taking the field in all smiles ready to take on the St. Johns Mavericks.

Varsity field hockey dominates in matchup against St. Johns

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

It’s arguably the most important game of the regular season. On a warm hot fall day, the Falcons, who are the No.18 ranked team in the Southwest Preparatory Conference, took on the No. 8 nationally...

Boys cross country team arrives at Runners Workshop in Big Bear, California. The cross country team enjoyed training and team bonding over the course of 4 days. “This trip was an amazing bonding opportunity for our team.” said Junior Eli Mayer.

Cross country team travels to California for runners workshop

Georgia Holton, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The cross-country team traveled to Big Bear, California, for a team bonding and training experience at Runners Workshop this past summer.  The team headed for California early Friday morning on July...

Head football coach Nathan Larned watches as the Falcons take on the Second Baptist Eagles on Sept. 27 during the 2024 homecoming game. The Falcons beat the Eagles 21-7 for a homecoming win. “The whole goal is to continue to get better every week,” coach Larned said. “We got to treat every week that way. And if we do, we stack a good day on top of a good day and a good week on top of a good week, then we'll get where we want to go.”

Larned named ‘Coach of the Week’ by Texas Army National Guard

Conlee Hodges, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

After the Falcons defeated the Regents Knights on Sept. 6, football head coach Nathan Larned was recognized with the Coach of the Week award presented by the Texas Army National Guard.   “I mean,...

Freshman quarterback Jordan Young scans for a wide receiver to make a play Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, during the third quarter in their game against Episcopal High School. Playing through rain, the Falcons’ game ended in a 14-6 loss in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of their second-ever game. Young states the loss “hurt, but now the team [and him] have to buckle down at practice so [they] can get the results [they] want in game.”

Freshman football team faces Episcopal

Kinley McCartney, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

At first onlookers may have wondered if the historic freshman football game against Episcopal High School’s JV would take place, as the rain falling from the darkened sky was quite prominent.  The...

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