KPFan

So you're sayin' we have a chance ...........
 
 

Thanks for that.
We all know KP is a huge underdog in this one, but that's why we play the game .... on any given day ...

I could be wrong, but I don't think you'll be alone.

Thanks for that.
We all know KP is a huge underdog in this one, but that's why we play the game .... on any given day ...

Thanks for that.
We all know KP is a huge underdog in this one, but that's why we play the game .... on any given day ...

Freshman and JV are like the back up QB - everybody loves him and wants him in the game .... until he's in the game and you get to see what he's really like.  I'm nervous about our kids playing to the level of our opponents - sorry Dayton, but I think we're the better team.  As a team we've struggled with that.  IF things go our way Friday night (and the remainder of the season) I'm a little worried about that first game in the playoffs.  Probably PAM for us.  

Freshman and JV are like the back up QB - everybody loves him and wants him in the game .... until he's in the game and you get to see what he's really like.  I'm nervous about our kids playing to the level of our opponents - sorry Dayton, but I think we're the better team.  As a team we've struggled with that.  IF things go our way Friday night (and the remainder of the season) I'm a little worried about that first game in the playoffs.  Probably PAM for us.  

I have the same sentiments for our kids as you have for Dayton.  Our kids have suffered through 2 miserable seasons and now we control our own destiny to get to the playoffs.  Maple has made some difficult decisions in letting both his coordinators go, benching some players for attitude, and decisions due to injury.  The team recognizes this and it's showing on the field.  I think we win out and get that 4th spot. 3rd if we get a little help from the rest of the district, but 4th is just fine.

Yeah, heard he was tearing it up at Navarro as well. Getting some interest from the next level - to run track.
 

Yeah, heard he was tearing it up at Navarro as well. Getting some interest from the next level - to run track.
 

I have the same sentiments for our kids as you have for Dayton.  Our kids have suffered through 2 miserable seasons and now we control our own destiny to get to the playoffs.  Maple has made some difficult decisions in letting both his coordinators go, benching some players for attitude, and decisions due to injury.  The team recognizes this and it's showing on the field.  I think we win out and get that 4th spot. 3rd if we get a little help from the rest of the district, but 4th is just fine.

I have the same sentiments for our kids as you have for Dayton.  Our kids have suffered through 2 miserable seasons and now we control our own destiny to get to the playoffs.  Maple has made some difficult decisions in letting both his coordinators go, benching some players for attitude, and decisions due to injury.  The team recognizes this and it's showing on the field.  I think we win out and get that 4th spot. 3rd if we get a little help from the rest of the district, but 4th is just fine.

Word just out that Kingwood HS and Summer Creek HS will share the SCHS campus.  KHS is out of service for about a year according to local sources.  Two options that the parents have to chose from:
1.  Schools split everyday 8-12 for one school and 1-5 for the other. Or,
2.  M/W/F for one school and T/Th/Sat for the other.
Neither one is optimal.  Many of us KPHS football families plan on attending as many KHS games as our schedule will allow.  It's just the right thing to do for these kids and this community.

Word just out that Kingwood HS and Summer Creek HS will share the SCHS campus.  KHS is out of service for about a year according to local sources.  Two options that the parents have to chose from:
1.  Schools split everyday 8-12 for one school and 1-5 for the other. Or,
2.  M/W/F for one school and T/Th/Sat for the other.
Neither one is optimal.  Many of us KPHS football families plan on attending as many KHS games as our schedule will allow.  It's just the right thing to do for these kids and this community.

Rumor has it ...... only 7 players suited up for pads.  Training staff and some dads had to fill out the missing positions so that practice could go on.  Someone's Grandma was playing the QB position - although I heard she has a pretty good arm and nice foootwork.  KP may start playing 6 man football.  IF they can get Grandma to move into the district ......
Nothing to see here. Move along .....

This year is really a mystery - more so than previous years.  Last year's top teams lost a lot of talent and just like the stock market you can't base your results on what happened in previous years (or on your JV/7on7 results).  So here's my take ..... The Hill on top - if any coach can make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t it's Wester-championship.  Crosby has the wining culture - believing that you will win if half the battle.  New Caney next followed by KP.  Pure craziness I know, but we've had a couple of move-ins that were here before and I like what the new coach has brought to the program.  Porter/Humble next. I think Porters athletes have all graduated and Humble's talent finally overcomes their lack of discipline. Dayton next - I know there are some crazy loyal Dayton people here, but you're year will be 2018.  Splendora/Caney Creek at the bottom as they adjust to what is a pretty stout district.  The bottom half of the district from last year will be improved make no mistake.  It's going to be a fun season.  I just want to make sure that 21-5A represents against 22-5A when the playoffs begin!!

It's fairly easy to stick with the recent history top teams and next year should be no different. Good athletes and good coaching are hard to argue against.  I'm hopeful that the coaching changes made at KP will have a positive impact on our players - who have forgotten how to win.  The insidious fungus that is losing is hard to overcome once it gets established in a program.  A new DC (from Princeton HS) and receivers coach (from Celina HS) should bring that winning mentality back into the locker room. Will it be enough? I hope.  Here's to an exciting, hard fought 21-5A season. Good luck to all. As far as predictions go I have to be a "homer" with KP sliding into the #4 slot on a game winning last second field goal .... it could happen .....

Pure speculation on my part, but it seems there was a bit of "old regime" vs "new regime" among coaches which had an obvious impact on the players.  This caused some to not participate - not neccesarily leave the school.  A couple did, but I think they were job/family moves.  I could be naive. This appears to have been addressed and maybe some will come back.  As far as overall growth is concerned I believe that Porter/New Casey are seeing the attendance/athlete boost due to the Grand Parkway.  

"Rough night coach.  You lost the game.  You lost your team.  And you lost your support."
Yeah, that parent pretty much summed it up ........

"Rough night coach.  You lost the game.  You lost your team.  And you lost your support."
Yeah, that parent pretty much summed it up ........