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The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The girls basketball team celebrate former varsity player and Kinkaid alumna Madison Marshall on scoring 1,000 points during the 2023-24 season. Under continued strong coaching and training, the team is among the most elite varsity girls basketball teams in the nation.

Girls varsity basketball snags invitation to elite tournament

Molly Jane Dunn and Faith Owodunni December 2, 2024

The varsity girls basketball team has snagged an invitation to the Hoopfest Tournament. The annual Thanksgiving Hoopfest tournament is an invitational tournament from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, where only...

Seniors Marcus Harris, Jack Paris, Landon Layhew, Caroline Raynes, Emily Camp, and Merrit Scubitz come together to celebrate their signings of letters of intent to play for different colleges.

Senior athletes sign to play at the next level

Lindley Bowman, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Six student-athletes made the decision to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, each signing letters of intent to play for different colleges.  Moving on to the collegiate level,...

Girls varsity field hockey is one of the top ranked teams in the nation.

Girls athletics program enjoys continued success

Sydney Marshall, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

For 14 years, the girl's athletics program has enjoyed continued success.  Between 2010 and 2024, Kinkaid sent 101 female athletes to play collegiate sports and accumulated 19 SPC championship wins,...

Juniors Ethan Williams, Jack Susman, and Ross Saunders play defense in a close game during the 2023-2024 season.

Boys varsity basketball triumphs over Fort Bend Christian in season opener

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It was the season opener on Nov. 13, 2024. The boys varsity basketball team looked to set the tone for the rest of the season with a victory over Fort Bend Christian.  Before the game, the players...

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,...

Senior Landon Layhew makes his move during a 2024 Southwest Preparatory Conference baseball game. Layhew was selected for a poster campaign sponsored by the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association.

Varsity catcher selected for citywide campaign

Kamdyn Flora and Ma’Ryiah Alfred November 8, 2024

“Drinking and driving is a serious issue that can easily be solved if we always try to make the safest decision,” said senior Landon Layhew, varsity baseball catcher.   Layhew was selected by...

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...

Mr. David Holm, Kinkaid’s athletic director, teaches “Sports and Society,” a new class in the Upper School. The class, which is popular among the school’s athletes, is a part of the history department. “I think all students, those who love history and those who are lukewarm on the study of history, benefit from seeing historical times, events and movements presented through the window of sports,” Mr. Holm said.

New Sports and Society class gains interest among student athletes

Cooper Chambers, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

“Sports and Society,” a new class added to the Upper  School’s curriculum in the history department, offers a dive into  the correlation between the history of sports and the history of the world.  According...

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