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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

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...

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...

Junior Courtney Whittaker poses on the University of Denver lacrosse field. Whittaker verbally committed to the university’s lacrosse program a few days later. “I am thankful for my family for supporting me through everything,” Whittaker said.

Junior commits to play lacrosse at the next level

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer September 21, 2024

Courtney Whittaker has been playing lacrosse for many years. She has shown her natural athletic talent through many varsity sports since her freshman year, playing varsity volleyball, soccer, lacrosse...

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,...

Senior and goalie Colton Silverstein got his 1000th save during the semifinals.

Lacrosse player leaves after remarkable journey in two sports

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer June 5, 2024

Senior lacrosse goalie Colton Silverstein has grown up with the game of lacrosse. As a member of the school's lacrosse team, Colton started all four years at goalie. His efforts helped Kinkaid achieve...

Sophomore Tanner Nyveen steps up to bat in round one of the Southwest Preparatory Conference playoffs.

Nyveen shines on varsity baseball, football teams

Matthew Guyton, Staff Writer May 24, 2024

Sophomore Tanner Nyveen has carved himself a place not just in the hearts of his peers and coaches but also as a strong force in multiple athletics programs.  Nyveen is a catcher and outfielder for...

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