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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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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...

PUSHING HIMSELF. At the race at Dobie High School, senior Carson Embry paces himself to finish strong.

Cross Country requires dedication, perseverance and mental toughness

by Charles Ibukun, VOW staff Sep 24, 2024

As he approaches his second mile, the course gets tougher. His breathing is now labored but steady. He stays mentally tough so he can push himself. The sun beams on him and the humidity has his shirt stained...

UNSTOPPABLE. Hurdling over defenders, junior Jermaine Bishop lets nothing get in his way of a first down. In the first game of the season Bishop accumulated 117 years and 14 years on kick off return.

Kats silence critics with 40-7 victory over Klein Collins

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Sep 13, 2024

The first football game against Aldine Davis showed areas needing improvement from the reigning district champ Wildkat team. Dropped balls, turnovers, and penalties left the crowd and critics wondering...

NEW RUNNING KAT. Running at the CyFair meet, junior Lucia Yvanez paces herself for a strong finish. As a exchange student, this is Yvanez's first year on the cross country team.

Cross country team sets goals for ‘competitive’ season

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Sep 9, 2024

Most Saturday mornings when  students are catching up on their sleep or planning a fun day with friends, the members of the cross country team are lining up to run miles and miles at meeting in Cypress,...

SERIES SWEEP. Playing boys doubles against Cleveland, junior Bryce Bickley serves against his opponent. The Wildkats played Cleveland as part of the district team competition.

Tennis team bonds over tournament trips

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Sep 6, 2024

The team starts competition in the over 100 degree heat of the relentless summers. Before the first day of school, the start tournament play.  Their competition carries on through the brisk fall days,...

IN A PICKLE. The new pickleball club includes students from Willis Highs School, Montgomery High School and Covenant Christian Academy.

New club brings pickleball craze to school

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Aug 27, 2024

It was just another Saturday in Washington state in 1965. Joel Pritchard with his neighbors Bill Bell and Barney McCallum were looking for equipment for a badminton game. Unable to find the necessary gear,...

ON THE BOARD. The team celebrates with senior Jaden Menjivar after he scores the first run against Klein Oak in game one of the series. The Kat wons won both games 4-0 in the area championship series.

Baseball keeps success train going

by Kelsie Wyland May 17, 2024

The Wildkats have done it again. They baseball team will play Friday against Tomball at Waller High School.  Going into a new game isn't always the same for everyone. But for the Wildkats it is. "We're...

HEADED HOME. In a game against College Park, senior Tyler Brackenridge rounds third base to head home.  Round one of the play-offs begins tomorrow night at Wildkat Field.

Wildkat baseball going ‘out of this world’

by Kelsie Wyland May 2, 2024

The Willis baseball team is reaching for the stars this season with an “Out of this World" experience, after placing 2nd in the 2024 13-6A district. The Wildkats are now headed to the first round of...

Volunteers line the road to meet the competitors as they finish each lap.

Looking back on IRONMAN race

by Kaitlin Burns Apr 30, 2024

The IRONMAN is a grueling event that many people try to do at least once just so they say they do it in their lifetime. From 6 a.m. to midnight, competitors have to do three swim laps, three bike laps...

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