Benjamin Ray

Brayden Holbertson (left) and Owen Boucher (right) celebrate the home opening win for the first of the season. Photo taken by Brian Liesse / The Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds win in overtime to open home schedule

Nishaan Parmar’s OT goal capped a two goal comeback after the T-Birds trailed 4-2 in third period.

Brayden Holbertson (left) and Owen Boucher (right) celebrate the home opening win for the first of the season. Photo taken by Brian Liesse / The Seattle Thunderbirds
Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee has five touchdowns in win over Auburn Riverside

After starting the year 0-2, the Conks got in the win column thanks to their star.

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer continues hot start in win vs. Bethel

Conks junior Diya Thomas and sophomore Alyssa Cromwell net two goals each in win.

Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake football falters in week one

Falcons have an extremly young team this year, looking to improve week to week.

Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer searches for second consecutive state berth

Chargers last consecutive state tournament appearances were in 2015 and 2016.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter
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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

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A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian football team taps into ‘golden recipe’ | Season preview

The Royals’ second-year head coach has turned the program around.

A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood football, with star RB, look to make a splash in 2024 | Season preview

Conks have only won five games over the past two seasons.

Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter

NPSL high school football 2024 season preview

A look at the potential outcomes for South Sound teams in 4A and 3A.

Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)

So much to love about these 2024 Olympic Games | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The opening ceremony ruffled a few feathers, but when it came to the sports themselves, the fans were fantastic this year.

Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)
DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.
Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts

Kent-Meridian grad Jaleen Roberts prepares for Paris

Roberts won two silver medals in Tokyo and on her way back from an ankle injury in February.

Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts
Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
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Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
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Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Northwest Nationals breakdown: Winners crowned and history made

At Pacific Raceways, two drivers get first career wins, a year-long drought ends and more.

Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race

Three-time event winner Ron Capps talks to fans and media before Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Summer league spotlight: Kentridge and Kentwood boys hoops

“It has been a night and day difference from year one to now.”

Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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U.S. men’s national soccer team has time to turn it around. Can they?

After getting ‘grouped’ in Copa America, the U.S. needs to find momentum heading toward World Cup.

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Jaylen Petty drives against Lincoln inside the Tacoma Dome.

Two-time NPSL MVP to leave Auburn High School for Rainier Beach

Jaylen Petty will play his last high school season as a Viking in Seattle.

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Jaylen Petty drives against Lincoln inside the Tacoma Dome.
Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks

Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter