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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Senior Matthew Bale plays tight defense against Legacy on Friday.

Weekend Recap in Sports (9/6/19)

Ayush Krishnamoorti, News Editor September 9, 2019

Kinkaid girls’ cross-country, boys’ volleyball, and football teams each played this past weekend throughout the Houston area.  At Willow Waterhole, a wet and hilly course in southwest Houston,...

The football team runs out before its game against Nolan Catholic on Sept. 6

Falcon football team aims to bounce back after opening defeat

Wilson Kelsey, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

The football team will play the Legacy School of Sports Science at Segal Field on Friday.   The team aims to bounce back from its season opener, a 9-42 loss against Nolan Catholic High School...

Junior Antonio Melendez gets off to a good start after the gun.

Cross country teams place 9th and 4th in second race

Ayush Krishnamoorti, News Editor September 4, 2019

The boys’ and girls’ cross-country place 9th and 4th, respectively, in the Cooper Dragon Invitational Race on Saturday.    Runners for the girls’ team finished lower than usual, as...

Anna Van Os prepares to play during a home game.

Volleyball wins 2 of 3 at Sante Fe Tournament

Wilson Kelsey, Sports Editor August 30, 2019

The girls' volleyball team traveled to Santa Fe High School for a tri-match Thursday, winning 2-1 against Marshall and 3-1 against Danbury.  The team dropped its final game against Ball High from Galveston. Coach...

Volleyball loses both in final Tri-Match in 6-game series

Volleyball loses both in final Tri-Match in 6-game series

Ayush Krishnamoorti, News Editor August 28, 2019

Kinkaid boys' volleyball lost both matches in their tri-match Tuesday, faltering in straight sets against Episcopal and narrowly losing to St. John's. In their first match, they split sets against St....

The Chosen One, The King, The GOAT

The Chosen One, The King, The GOAT

Nia Caldwell May 11, 2018

Lebron James is the greatest basketball player to touch a hardwood floor. Now, before you say, “but what about ____(insert Jordan, Kobe, Bird or anyone else you think deserves to be mentioned),” I’m...

Seniors seal the deal at spring signings

Seniors seal the deal at spring signings

Caleigh Doran April 25, 2018

Five seniors signed their formal agreements to play college sports on Wednesday, April 11 in the Melcher Gym during lunch. Nia Caldwell (12) has decided to continue her throwing career at the University...

Texans reload roster with new additions

Texans reload roster with new additions

Nia Caldwell April 25, 2018

After a disastrous finish to the 2016-2017 season, new General Manager Brian Gaine and the Houston Texans snagged a few vyed-for free agents this offseason to help secure their position as one of the rising...

From March Madness to April Absurdity

From March Madness to April Absurdity

Sterling Elias April 25, 2018

Confetti rains down from the rafters as the Melcher Gym, full of fans, erupts into cheers. No this isn’t March Madness, it’s April Absurdity—welcome to Kinkaid Dodgeball. Ten minutes. Ten minutes...

Rockets look to dominate final stretch

Rockets look to dominate final stretch

Ayush Krishnamoorti March 9, 2018

Charles Garrison- On a red hot win streak and impressively sitting in the coveted number one seed with the best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets are performing better than any team in the league. The...

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Team USA’S pursuit of gold in PyeongChang

Lily Gunn December 14, 2017

The year 2017 may be nearing its end, but winter athletes around the world are just getting started. 62 days from now, on Feb. 9, the 2018 Winter Olympics will commence in PyeongChang, South Korea. While...

Rockets blast off to top of NBA

Rockets blast off to top of NBA

Mac Friday December 14, 2017

Coming into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Houston Rockets sought to be one of the most star-studded and powerful teams in the modern era of super teams throughout the NBA. The dynamic duo of Rockets superstar,...

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