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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

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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...

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...

The Kinkaid Falcons football team scored a 43-7 victory against ESD.

Varsity football scores victory against Episcopal School of Dallas

Gavin Johnson, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

After a brief walk-through at 10 a.m., the football team knew they were in for a long drive before their 7 p.m. game.  This past Friday, after a grueling four-hour bus drive, the Kinkaid football team...

Varsity football players pose after the "Battle of Whataburger" game. From L to R: Miles Roeder, George Kugle, Boyd Holcomb, Read Liuzzi, Parker Kubitza and Oliver Eades.

Falcons victorious in the Battle of Whataburger

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

The stands of Second Baptist’s stadium were packed with fans eagerly awaiting the “Battle of Whataburger,” the informal name for the football game between Kinkaid and Second Baptist.  The game...

Head of School Mr. Jonathan Eades (fourth from right, back row) poses with the field hockey team and coaches after a victory against Episcopal High School.

Midseason brings victories and a positive outlook

Josh Sweetland, Varsity Sports Editor October 13, 2023

When athletes step outside, they are no longer smacked in the face by weather that is more than 100 degrees. Fall has finally come, and sports teams have flourished as they prepared for the Southern Preparatory...

Varsity cheer poses mid-jump at the homecoming pep rally.

Homecoming pep rally rouses spirit

Bennett Bowman, Lifestyles Editor October 13, 2023

Excited students funneled into the stands of the Barnard Stadium as varsity and JV cheerleaders tumbled down the mat.  Varsity and JV cheerleaders performed, making the homecoming pep rally their first...

Senior and Rice commit Jaivir Pande addresses an audience after signing his National Letter of Intent.

Fall athletes commit to collegiate athletics

Ian Overman and George Kinder December 6, 2022

Hundreds of voices filled the Melcher Gym as students, family and faculty filled the bleachers to witness the fall signings of future collegiate athletes. Senior athletes Jaivir Pande, Cade Duncan, Sydney...

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