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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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LEADING THE TEAM. Shooting for three, junior SJ Young plays in the district season closer against Grand Oaks. The team plays in the first round of the playoffs tonight.

Basketball faces Spring Westfield in playoff action tonight

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff Feb 18, 2025

Playoff-ready. Under new head coach Wayne Ware the Wildkats managed to roll over many of their opponents, most notably in the 70-35 super blowout against Conroe High, and put up tough fights finishing...

REGIONAL BOUND. With intensity, junior Steven Nguyen dominates over an opponent from Oak Ridge. The wrestling team competed in a tri against the Tigers and War Eagles.

Wrestling heads to regional competition

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 6, 2025

The steps to wrestling seem simple enough. Face your opponent, pin your opponent and win the match. But it is actually much more complex than that. It takes weeks of strict discipline and training...

HEAVY LIFTERS. Coach Ryan Anthony and Coach Brian Fitzgerald take a picture with their team after the Oak Ridge tournament.  The boys and girls teams both took first place at the invitational.

Powerlifting teams win big at Oak Ridge Invitational

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Jan 31, 2025

The Powerlifting program traveled to the Oak Ridge Invitational last weekend and made their coaches proud. The team will host their own tournament Saturday. Being surrounded by support is crucial...

MAKIING RECORDS. Competing in a meet this fall, junior Aaron Barker swims for the AquaKats. Barker broke a record for the breaststroke that was set in 1993.

Junior beats decades-long breaststroke record twice

by Victoria Medina Dec 18, 2024

“It's about time.” Since 1993, the school's 100 breaststroke record has belonged to local physician Dr. Peter Bigler. As time passed, other records have been shattered year after year, but Bigler's...

HOTTY TODDY. Sharing a hug with Superintendent Dr. Kimberly James as head coach Kayla Jenkins looks on, senior Carly Paugh celebrates her signing day with a ceremony in the gym. Paugh signed with SEC powerhouse Ole Miss.  photo by Ella McDonald

Senior signs to Mississippi State for volleyball

by Victoria Medina Dec 9, 2024

Walking into the gym physically and mentally tired, starting at nine years old and continuing playing to keep on getting better and better. Traveling far and being able to make various connections is one...

TOUCHDOWN. As his teammate senior Jalen Mickens heads to the endzone, senior Romel Stevens signals the imminent touchdown against Oak Ridge. Mickens accumulated 114 receiving yards in the game with six receptions.

Wildkats set sights on perfect 10-0 season

by Justin Willis, VOW contributor Oct 29, 2024

The Wildkats are zooming past their district 13-6A opponents, advancing to 9-0 after the 63-17 victory over Oak Ridge. The team is on track to become 10-0 undefeated district champions for two years in...

GOOD UNDER PRESSURE. Before the start of the game against New Caney, senior Terri Lawrence takes the field with his fellow Wildkats. Lawrence had 171 yards in the game including rushing, passing and kick off return. He also made a touchdown against the Eagles.

Wildkats under pressure as team faces undefeated Tigers in ‘Battle of 45’

by Tameya Surgers and Heavin Bell Oct 15, 2024

The stakes could not be any higher. The Wildkats (7-0)  will face the Conroe Tigers (6-0) Friday night at Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe. Commonly called the Battle of 45, Friday’s game is against...

FANCE FEET. Celebrating their regionals berth, the girls cross country team act silly after the district meet on Thursday.

Cross country headed to regionals after strong district race

by Charles Ibukun, VOW staff Oct 11, 2024

Early Thursday morning in the crisp almost-fall air, runners from all over the district congregated at College Park High School. After constant training, miles and miles of preparation and practice meets...

READY FOR A NEW START. At Meet the Kats, Coach Chance Young and his son walk with members of the soccer team before they are announced. Young was promoted to head coach after spending several years as head JV coach.

Soccer prepares for new year with new head coach with new commitments

by Charles Ibukun, VOW staff Oct 2, 2024

There is a buzz of excitement surrounding the upcoming soccer season with Coach Chance Young at the head coach. With new leadership, the team is expected to do better this year than ever before.  This...

CELEBRATE. The clock hit zero and Coach Fitzgerald jumps into Day'jon Moore's arms. Willis beat The Woodlands 45-42.

Win over The Woodlands continues Kat’s winning streak

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Sep 26, 2024

Silence fills the Woodforest Bank Stadium. There are only 4 seconds left on the clock. The snapper sets the ball for the kicker to make a field goal. The fate of the Wildkats' perfect season hinges...

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