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Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

THROW YOURSELF. Senior Christopher Hargraves throws himself back from the starting block at the Huntsville meet on Oct. 23. Hargraves is a self proclaimed "backstroker" in reference to his spot on varsity Medley relay. Backstroke starts begin in the water.

Senior breaks swim school record set by uncle after two years of training

Logan Day, Web Editor Dec 11, 2024

Last night senior Christopher Hargraves broke the 50m Freestyle, school record of  24.60 set by his uncle Bubba Pruett 19 years prior, by three milliseconds. Achieving his goal of two years, Hargraves...

ANTICIPATION. Senior Christopher Hargraves leans off the wall of the pool at the swim meet against College Park on Oct. 29. Hargreaves was participating in a special Halloween themed relay that required him to start from the wall.

Senior closes in on uncle’s swim record

Logan Day, Sports Editor Nov 12, 2024

Christopher Hargraves had one goal last season: to beat Marko Elvira’s time of 27.66. There was only one race left; one chance left Hargraves to win. He stepped up to the block, heart pounding thinking...

Kyra Rosencran

Career ending injury leads senior to basketball success

Logan Day, Sports Editor Oct 25, 2024

Senior Kyra Rosencran was writhing in pain in the trainer room; “Where does it hurt? Can you move this way? Can you move that way?” The gym trainer asked. The pain had built up the whole season....

HEAD GEAR.

After placing 6th at state, wrestler enters final high school season

Jacquelyn Palacios, Reporter Oct 18, 2024

Senior Kathryn Kaminski began wrestling during her sophomore year of high school. She quit halfway through the season when she started to feel as if she was failing her team and coach with her losing streak...

COACH.

Cheer coach honored by girls coaches group after state title

Leslie Benitez, Reporter Oct 18, 2024

Janel Jackson never set out to be a cheerleading coach. Growing up, what she really wanted to be was a lawyer. She was at her college's chapel when she felt her heart and life shift in a new direction....

COME ON! Junior Jordan Stone gets the ball to make another goal against Aldine on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

Water polo wins first game ever

Leon Armendariz, Reporter Oct 8, 2024

The Caney Creek Water Polo team wins their first game ever after having lost every game last year, Beating Aldine High School on Aug. 30, 2024 to reel in their first win. “Last year was a scrimmage...

Sophomore eyes cross country leadership after crash ends brother's running career

Sophomore eyes cross country leadership after crash ends brother’s running career

Logan Day, Sports Editor Sep 20, 2024

Sophomore Eduardo Arcile's breath was heavy. He watched the mass of runners far ahead of him. Shin splints he earned from the practice before only helped widen the gap. He noticed teammate sophomore...

SET UP. Senior Jordan Jahn sets up for a free kick at the soccer game against College park on Tuesday Feb .27, 2024. The game was full of tension however the team lost 1-3). ”We not only show up for ourselves but we show up for each other, there's never a time on the field when i feel alone because I know each of my teammates have my back."  Jahn said. ”A goal I have for my team is to keep our heads in the game and continue to work hard in practice and have each others backs.”

SPORTS RECAP: Track places in meet, Girls bowling goes to state

Rhyan Mar, Reporter Mar 7, 2024

BOYS SOCCER The boys played one match on Tuesday, Feb. 27 against College Park and lost with a score of 0-1. GIRLS SOCCER The girls played on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 against College Park with a...

"AHHH". Senior Mario Leon Portillo runs to celebrate with his team after scoring his 100th goal during a game against College Park on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Leon immediately turned to his team to celebrate not his 100th goal but to have scored the second point in their game leaving them 2-1 against College Park. “Whenever I scored the 100th goal, I didn't even think about it. I didn't even realize it was the 100th one.” Leon said, “Because I was just, so focused on winning the game versus College Park."

From street soccer to varsity star

Rhyan Mar, Reporter Mar 6, 2024

Senior Mario Leon Portillo made school history without even knowing. In an intense match against College Park on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, he scored his 100th career goal. At the time, he felt like that...

CROSS. Sophomore forward Emily Rosales with the ball on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Rosales was on the wing being contested by the New Caney defender until crossing the ball in.“It was okay, it wasn't anything great or bad,” Rosales said. “We did good but know we could have done better,  still pleased with the win.”

SPORTS RECAP 2/12 – 2/19: Boys Varsity Soccer beats Conroe 1-0

Rhyan Mar, Reporter (Local) Feb 23, 2024

BOYS BASKETBALL Boys basketball had their last game on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.  They lost against The Woodlands with a score of 51-59 to end off the season. BOYS SOCCER Last week, boys soccer...

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