Benjamin Ray

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi dribbles the ball up the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood girls basketball drops fourth straight

Team falls to Riverside for first time since 2017. Head Coach Jordan Nero: ‘We’ll find a way, we always do.’

 

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

 

Tyanna Sims drives to the basket against Auburn in the loss. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Trojans sweep aside Kentwood in doubleheader

Both boys and girls basketball teams lose to Auburn in NPSL opening play.

 

Kentridge senior Josh Manzano gives a yell after making his fourth three-pointer of the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge boys basketball wins season opener over Lindbergh

Gio Moimoi drops 21 while Josh Manzano makes five threes in the second half.

Kentridge senior Josh Manzano gives a yell after making his fourth three-pointer of the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Antoine Lee sticks his tongue at the camera in a win over Auburn. (Photo by Robby Mullikin)

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee breaks records and inspires next generation

Lee finishes his career with over 6,000 total yards and 62 total touchdowns.

Antoine Lee sticks his tongue at the camera in a win over Auburn. (Photo by Robby Mullikin)
Three Chargers all dance after Shiney Mayanja scored her first goal of the night, Kentridge’s fifth. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Kentridge’s Shiney Mayanja named 4A Offensive POTY along with Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua at 3A.

Three Chargers all dance after Shiney Mayanja scored her first goal of the night, Kentridge’s fifth. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Kentridge girls soccer surprised the three signees at Kentridge. Photo provided by @ETDPI on Instagram.

National Signing Day for Kentridge | Photos

Four Chargers offically signed to play college sports.

Kentridge girls soccer surprised the three signees at Kentridge. Photo provided by @ETDPI on Instagram.
Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace dribbles the ball against Woodinville. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer falls 4-0 in state

Chargers make round of eight for second time ever and run into Woodinville buzzsaw.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace dribbles the ball against Woodinville. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior running back Antoine Lee avoids a Trojan defender early in the game against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

4A NPSL all-league football teams announced

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee named Offensive Player of the Year.

Senior running back Antoine Lee avoids a Trojan defender early in the game against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Makenna Bennett in action against Tahoma back on Oct. 22 at Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer advances to state

Chargers make state for second consecutive year, take on Wenatchee.

Makenna Bennett in action against Tahoma back on Oct. 22 at Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Shawna Behrens

Behrens is in her 16th year of coaching and coaches three sports at Kentlake.

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Lauren Tripp kicks the ball up-field for the Falcons. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake girls soccer falls in district tournament

Hornets send Falcons home after 4-1 defeat.

Lauren Tripp kicks the ball up-field for the Falcons. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Zoey Sling wins a challenge against Tahoma late in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Soccer: Chargers draw level with Tahoma 1-1

Kentridge remains unbeaten and eyes league title with two games remaining.

Zoey Sling wins a challenge against Tahoma late in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentlake’s Lauren Tripp attempts to clear a ball inside the Kentlake defensive third. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake girls soccer falls to Decatur 4-0

Falcons held scoreless for first time all season, but aim for postseason.

Kentlake’s Lauren Tripp attempts to clear a ball inside the Kentlake defensive third. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior linebacker Chuka Savini lead the Kentwood defense on a huge stand in the fourth quarter against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Football: Kentwood outlasts Auburn in shootout 46-44

Antoine Lee records five touchdowns in the win for the Conks.

Senior linebacker Chuka Savini lead the Kentwood defense on a huge stand in the fourth quarter against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood senior Aly Skagen with a tip over the net for the Conks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood volleyball sweeps Stadium, moves into playoff position

Conks currently sit in fifth place in the NPSL.

Kentwood senior Aly Skagen with a tip over the net for the Conks. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kaylee Futch shows some emotion after a big point for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake volleyball dominates Titans in straight sets

Kentlake gets a big win when it comes to the standings, eyes postseason with six games left.

Kaylee Futch shows some emotion after a big point for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Soccer: Kentridge dominates Kentwood, takes top spot in NPSL

Chargers defeat Kentwood 6-0 with five different goal scorers.

Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Eric Brill

Brill is coaching his eleventh season in the Kent School District.

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Photo provided by Diya Thomas.

Kentwood’s Diya Thomas dazzles as she sets new school record

She scored a school record six goals in an 8-1 win over Auburn.

Photo provided by Diya Thomas.