Benjamin Ray

Brayden Schuurman skates down the bench after scoring a goal against the Tri-City Americans. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds sneak in to WHL playoffs

Seattle takes on 2024 champs, Everett Silvertips in round one.

 

Delano Ruben Valerio chases down the ball against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian held scoreless for second straight game

Royals boys soccer still searching for first win of the season.

 

Christopher (left) and Lincoln Moore (right) shake hands on defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Moore brothers equal more runs on the Kentlake diamond

Christopher and Lincoln Moore take the field for the Falcons in their first season together.

 

Mason St. Louis eyes down the defense against Arlington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Arlington shocks Kentwood with fourth quarter comeback

Kentwood’s season ends before the Tacoma Dome in opening round loss.

Mason St. Louis eyes down the defense against Arlington. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Adonai (left), Jerry and Luke (right) take a photo after the state tournament. Photo provided by Jerry Garza

Garza family takes it to the Tacoma Dome

Kent-Meridian sibling duo both finish top six at state, coached by dad.

Adonai (left), Jerry and Luke (right) take a photo after the state tournament. Photo provided by Jerry Garza
Auburn Mountainview senior Sebastian Arius backs down a Federal Way player. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Why play the games? WIAA tournament seeding is a head-scratcher | Commentary

Due to recent decisions by seeding committees, do district tournaments serve any purpose?

Auburn Mountainview senior Sebastian Arius backs down a Federal Way player. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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State Basketball Previews

Kentwood takes on Arlington in the opening round of the 4A boys state tournament.

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Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood punches ticket to state basketball tournament

Brandon Tagle scores 12 fourth quarter points to fuel comeback.

Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

District Tournament preview: Girls basketball

Kentwood and Kentridge sneak in, see tough roads ahead.

Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter

West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Kentwood and Kent-Meridian face tough competition in opening rounds.

Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Photos provided by Jayla Keowla
Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.

Introducing the Kentridge Keowlas

Jayla, Troy and Jaylen are part of a long line of basketball players with the Keowla last name.

Photos provided by Jayla Keowla
Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.
Graphic provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Julie Foree

Foree has been coaching for 15-years and currently coaches at Cedar Heights Middle School.

Graphic provided by Kent School District.
Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Pack the Gym delivers a celebration of sport and community

Kentridge and Kentwood battle it out on the court in Unified basketball action.

Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
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Kentwood hires Quincey Davidson Jr. as new football coach

Davidson has been on the KW staff for two years, graduated from KW in 2012.

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Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Corey Tita wins it for Kentwood in final seconds over Glacier Peak

Kentwood’s Tita, Tagle and St. Louis all scored double figures in win.

Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Corey Tita pushes the ball up the floor for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood boys fall at home to Auburn

Conks sit third in NPSL behind Auburn and Kennedy Catholic.

Corey Tita pushes the ball up the floor for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kent-Meridian senior Christian Mortimer drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian boys drop game to Highline

Royals lose third straight game.

Kent-Meridian senior Christian Mortimer drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi takes a three-pointer against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Hoops: Kentwood and Kentridge split doubleheader

Kentridge girls and Kentwood boys take home wins in rivalry clash.

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi takes a three-pointer against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentlake’s Matthew Lawrence reels the ball in against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake boys basketball drops sixth straight

Falcons search for answers in HS Bryce Demecilio’s first season.

Kentlake’s Matthew Lawrence reels the ball in against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Joshua Manzano makes a pass against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge drops first game of holiday tournament to Todd Beamer

Chargers just struggled out of the gate and couldn’t catch the Titans.

Joshua Manzano makes a pass against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Reporter