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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...

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 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...

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...

As the sun begins to set, the Falcons prepare to play defense. It is the end of the 1st quarter and the score is tied at 7-7. The stakes are high as Gunter has a 32 game winning streak. The coaches create a game plan to keep the other team from winning.

Falcons face Gunter Tigers

William Donnelly, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Wide receiver Folarin Oshe throws with a teammate during football practice on Sanders Field.

New freshman football players ‘fight for the team’

Elizabeth Koo, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

As Thursday afternoon dimmed with rain, Kinkaid’s new freshman-only team jogged out to the 35-yard line of Segal Field to kick off its second game of the season. Though the weather continued to worsen,...

Sophomore Will Burba returned from a triple injury that cut his football season short.

Sophomore athlete returns from triple injury

Matthew Guyton, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Sophomore quarterback Will Burba is coming back from a season-ending injury on the varsity football team.  Despite being known as a “double threat” on the field for his ability to both run and...

Without a single loss this season, JV football has set a new record.

JV football achieves undefeated season

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Coach Bobby Eggleston knows a thing or two about winning football games. Known as Coach Egg to his players and fellow coaches, Egg coaches the junior varsity football team. High school football is...

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