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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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DISTRICT CHAMPS. In a shower of water spray after a 49-35 victory over Oak Ridge, coach Trent Miller holds the district championship trophy high as senior Josiah Stephens celebrates.

Kats face Cougars in playoff action tonight at Yates

by Carly Paugh, VOW staff Nov 10, 2023

The Wildkats are kicking off the playoffs by playing Aldine Nimitz tonight at home. As the Kats prepare to take the field, they defend their 10-0 winning streak. The Willis Community will come and support...

READY TO PLAY. Junior Gabrianna Mize and sophomore Meagan Pierce prepare for their basketball game during halftime. The girls next basketball game of the season will occur at Tomball Memorial on November 14th.

Basketball starts with high hopes for season success

by Victoria Medina Nov 10, 2023

Sprinting from baseline to baseline, dribbling a ball up and down to attempt to score. The defense is getting in the way and becoming a large wall to block the shot. This means that the court awaits for...

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS. Making the biggest play of the game, junior Justin Willis makes his 45-yard field goal in the game Saturday against The Woodlands.

Kats finish on top against The Woodlands bringing record to 9-0

by Carly Paugh, VOW staff Oct 31, 2023

As the Wildkats head into the last game of the regular season this Friday against Oak Ridge, they are sitting on top on the district with a 9-0 record after a victory against The Woodlands on Saturday,...

LASTING LEGACY. The underclassmen join the seniors on the court for a group picture after the senior night ceremony. All members of the team helped honor the six seniors with flowers, cards and gifts.

Seniors honored after New Caney game

by Carly Paugh, VOW staff Oct 6, 2023

Every student athlete dreams of this day, yet never really expecting it to be here so soon. There was not a dry eye in the house, as the varsity volleyball team hosted senior night on Tuesday, Sept....

READY TO DOMINATE. Taking the field against Cleveland freshman DayJon Moore, senior Derek Lagway and , senor Zach Lang run through the victory line with their teammates.

Wildkats break records, remain undefeated

by Sydney Prihoda and Kelsie Wyland Oct 5, 2023

Time ticking. Cheerleaders cheering. Everyone in the stands going crazy. Wildkats never let up not even till the last second. Wildkats strive to improve every day showing everyone what they are made of. The...

ABOUT TO DIVE IN. Minutes before starting a race, freshman Claire Mayronne, prepares to begin her event. Claire was able to win 1st in both the 200 freestyle and the 100 back and placed 3rd in the 50 freestyle.

AquaKats just keep winning

by Victoria Medina Oct 5, 2023

The AquaKats team grows every year as the date of district slowly creeps along the corner. Their first swim meet granted them an amazing start to the season against Oak Ridge High School  Opportunities...

TIED UP. Members of the tennis team wait on Friday for senior Brayden Leinweber to finish his singles game. In an unusual twist, both players were struggling with cramping in the incredibly long match, but Leinweber was able to continue playing, winning the game and match.

Tennis works to secure play-off position

by Ashley Briones Sep 5, 2023

The tennis team seems to be as hot as the surface of the courts as they continue to search for their playoff spot. The team is 3-1 in district with solid district wins against Conroe, Cleveland and New...

READY FOR MORE. In a game against Rudder last year, junior Terri Lawrence celebrates after a touchdown. After being injured in the Wildkats last battle against Temple, Lawrence is ready to face them team and come away with the win.

Wildkats seeking retribution against Temple

by Mylee Williams, VOW staff Sep 1, 2023

Right and ready. Getting the job done. Come together as family. The goals are easy. The football team knows the battle will be tough, but they are prepared for the task at hand.  When the Wildkats...

KICKING FOR A CAUSE. Practicing his skill, junior Justin Willis kicks the football. Willis is raising money for a stillbirth campaign. 
Photo courtesy of Justin Willis

Every kick counts for junior

by Kelsie Wyland and Sydney Prihoda Aug 25, 2023

The whistle blows and the holder starts the play. The ball is snapped and the laces are out. One...two...three...and thud. As the ball flies through the uprights, more than one point is added to the Wildkat's...

SQUEEZE! Hank and Clint from Brabham Middle school compete in a dual at Huntsville High School. The two students learned how to wrestle two weeks before the competition.

Wrestling team holds clinic, dual for future teammates

by Gaby DeLaRosa May 18, 2023

 WHS Wrestling hosted a two week training camp for junior high students to come and learn the ins and outs of wrestling. At the end of the camp a competition was held to put their skill to the test. On...

THROWING HEAT. Sending the ball as far as she can, sophomore Madison Leverette throws the softball at The Woodlands High School meet.

Special Olympics provides venue for success for members of Champions Academy

by Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer Apr 13, 2023

Running a track or throwing a ball might seem easy for some students, but for others, working up the courage or energy to hit a softball can be challenging. Students in the Champions Academy prove...

HEAVYWEIGHTS AT STATE. Members of the boys powerlifting team had a great showing at state.

Gym rats scurry their way into state powerlifting meet

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor Apr 3, 2023

Load the weights, hit the chalk, and get to work. The mindset is that everything is lightweight. Months of training, sore muscles, and ripped calluses have prepared these boys one of the most important...

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