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The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Senior Jack Paris pitched all seven innings and only allowed one run.

Varsity baseball caps of stellar season with SPC championship win

Will Burba, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The Varsity Baseball team silenced a hostile crowd and capped off a dominant season with a 4-1 victory over the Episcopal Knights to claim the SPC Championship on Episcopal’s home field.  Originally...

The Kinkaid athletes that went to Texas Relays standing outside of the UT stadium. The athletes celebrate after the boy's impressive 4x4 finish ready to bring the same energy for day two of the meet.

Falcon track athletes shine at Texas Relays

Tori Walton, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Kinkaid’s track team made a strong showing at the 2025 Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Held annually at the University of Texas, the event brings together some of the nation’s top high...

The Kinkaid Boys record shattering 4x400 team poses for a picture before the race. (Left to Right - Robert Lee, Wayne Shanks, Darnell Joseph, and Andrew Wright)

Boys relay team breaks 49 year old school record

Sydney Marshall, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Excitement filled the air as 48 relay teams prepared to compete for one of nine final spots. The Kinkaid boys 4x400-meter relay team—freshman Robert Lee, sophomore Wayne Shanks, junior Andrew Wright,...

Alexander Miles, Walker Wood, Gavin Johnson, Christian Murray, Rob Satcher, Caroline Raynes, Penelope Gustafson, Maddy Billip, Emily Camp, Darnell Joseph, and Jordan Manuel gather together at the Raeven Rogers senior night to celebrate.

Track athletes shine during Raevyn Rogers Invitational

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

On Thursday March 6th, track athletes from 14 different high schools from around the Houston area competed in the fourth annual Kinkaid Raevyn Rogers Invitational.  This was a special event honoring...

Smith, along with the whole baseball team has been starting to catch a groove, and as long as the team keeps its strong playing, the Falcons will be eyeing a championship come May.

Sophomore named ‘Hitter of the Week’ by D-BAT Sports

Cooper Chambers, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Sophomore Thomas Smith has been named the D-BAT Sports Private School Hitter of the Week for the state of Texas after his performance during the Falcons’ three games this past week.  The Falcon varsity...

Kamdyn Flora, a sophomore, sprinting in a race during a track meet.

Varsity track clinches first place in meet

Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer March 7, 2025

On Thursday February 27, 2025, the Kinkaid School track team made the hour long drive to Liberty, Texas to participate in a track meet. They competed against Winnie East Chambers, Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson,...

Varsity tennis delivers strong performance in Private School State Championship Tournament

Varsity tennis delivers strong performance in Private School State Championship Tournament

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

The varsity tennis team delivered a strong performance at the Private School State Championship Tournament in College Station, finishing as the tournament runner-up.  Unlike traditional formats, the...

The softball team recently received upgraded dugouts and a new outfield fence after damage sustained by a fallen tree between the right and center field during Hurricane Beryl, leaving the previous structure in disrepair.

Softball team receives upgraded dugout

Tori Walton, Staff Writer February 22, 2025

A new softball dugout has been a long-awaited improvement, ushering in a new chapter for the softball team as old memories will be complemented by fresh ones. The softball team recently received upgraded...

Varsity boys basketball seniors honored during annual senior night

Varsity boys basketball seniors honored during annual senior night

Courtney Brenner, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

The lights of Melcher Gymnasium illuminated a packed crowd, buzzing with energy. Players and coaches stood on the court, anticipation thick in the air, ready to take on their final home game of the season. On...

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...

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...

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...

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