Boys Soccer end preseason 5-1

January 15, 2019

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The varsity soccer boys earned a 6-0 win over Bryan Rudder on Thursday afternoon during the first day of the Aggieland Classic. Senior Lazaro Yanez and junior Roman Gomez lead the panthers into a 4-0 score, each scoring a brace. “I felt good and confident and have a good season and hope that’s how it’ll b...

Basketball boys fall short against Lake Creek

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports Editor

January 15, 2019

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The boys varsity basketball team lost against the Lake Creek Lions 60-49 Jan. 8. During the third quarter there was some technical fouls on both teams and got the fans on both sides riled up. Senior Justin Turner led the panthers with 23 points including six three-pointers. “Tying it up in...

JV A girls soccer bounce back against Dekaney Wildcats

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports Editor

January 15, 2019

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The junior varsity A soccer girls team made a big comeback last Tuesday by drawing 2-2 against the Dekaney Wildcats varsity team. Sophomore Ruby Castillo scored the first goal with a penalty shot while senior Madeley Garcia scored tied it up with 18 seconds left. “I was so happy when Maddie scor...

Boys basketball working to improve over record-setting season last year

Trevin Simmons & Joseph Floyd, Contributing Reporters

December 19, 2018

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The boys basketball team is hoping to surpass last years outcomes and make it to playoffs. In order to do that they have been improving on getting better every day by mentally preparing their self by putting their standards and goals to make it to the playoffs. Head coach Randy Appiah hopes to sur...

Strong turnouts leads to more teams for lady panther soccer

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports Editor

December 13, 2018

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After a record breaking season, the lady panthers soccer team has been focused on trying to make a reappearance in playoffs, while the junior varsity team directs their attention to a district championship. Assistant coach Morris Sweat said not many changes have been incorporated to the program this...

Boys soccer looking for another playoff bid

Jacquelyn Bahena & Emily Alfaro, Contributing reporters

December 13, 2018

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The boys soccer team wants to hit the ground running after finishing 11-1-1 last season and winning Bi-district championship. The boys soccer program was placed in a district alignment with some of the top teams in the region such as Kingwood Park, who reached the quarterfinals, and Huntsville, who w...

Golf putting in work to prepare for district tournament in spring

Julea Henthorn and Alexis Lutz, Contributing reporters

December 12, 2018

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In golf there is ups and downs during the games and the season, but the players have shown with their scores that it has been stable and neutral. “The team consists of 16 students,” Coach Whitworth said. “On the varsity team there is 5 boys and 5 girls.” One of the boys on the varsity team...

Pin it to win it

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports Editor

December 12, 2018

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With a new district alignment, the wrestling team will face new challenges competing against daring teams. The wrestlers believe this season might just be tougher, but they’re “ready for anything.” Setting their main goal in winning the district meet and finishing top five at regionals a pri...

JV football game cancelled due to injuries

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports Editor

November 2, 2018

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The football junior varsity team will finish the season without playing their second to last game against Lufkin due to 13 injuries. The majority of them aren’t participating due to concussions, sprains, and .The team was left with only 14 athletes available to participate in the game. According ...

Fall tennis ends season in loss to Cougars at district meet

Yamileth Maldonado, Sports editor

October 22, 2018

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The fall tennis team finished their season with a record of 3-3 and a district performance of 1-3 . The players finished fourth in zone and competed against the Tomball Cougars who placed second in zone, during district on Oct.3. The team lost all matches 10-0. The Tomball players won the minimal...

Darkenwald finishes season as top Panther runner

George Juarez, Editor-in-Chief

October 22, 2018

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Sophomore Itzela Darkenwald advanced to the regional meet in cross country as Caney Creek’s top runner for the season after placing seventh at the district meet. The regional meet was held yesterday and results were not available by press time. “I felt a sense of joy take over my whole body,”...

Volleyball fails to make playoffs for second, consecutive year

Mario Rangel & Brook'lynne Taylor, Contributing Reporters

October 22, 2018

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The Panther volleyball team had a struggling season and as of press time the district record is 3-9 and the overall is 7-10. The team, comprised of almost all seniors, have been unsuccessful in repeating a playoff appearance two years ago. Even so, the volleyball program is working hard and trying...