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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Cody Stoner (Sr. Soccer) and Ayla Johnson-Souza (Sr. Track and Field) are this weeks winners.

 

Kentwood’s Hamza Abdille and Dylan Chavez shake hands after the game’s first goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer’s search for first win continues after 3-2 loss

Ethan Nonthaveth’s 47th minute goal to take the lead was not enough to outlast the Tigers.

 

Delano Valerio takes the ball from Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian soccer clashes with Lions and leaves level

Royals were down 2-0 and even took a lead, but could not hang on.

 

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jo Thompson in action against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge’s Thompson strikes out 18 in win vs. Auburn Riverside

Kentridge defeats Auburn Riverside 3-1 in first meeting of the season.

Jo Thompson in action against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Keira Wu (Jr. Tennis) and Kade Cagampang (Fr. Baseball) are this weeks winners.

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Keilor Garcia puts Decatur to bed after scoring the second Royals goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Royals boys soccer wins seventh straight after slow start

Kent-Meridian downs Decatur and creeps toward the top of the standings.

Keilor Garcia puts Decatur to bed after scoring the second Royals goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Leone Suamtaia (Sr. Fastpitch) and Jacob Lawrence (So. Baseball) are this weeks winners.

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Riley Lambarena pitched four innings against Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge baseball outlasts Kennedy with 4-2 win

Owen Finlayson’s second inning three-run double was the difference.

Riley Lambarena pitched four innings against Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Everett eliminates Kent-based T-Birds from WHL playoffs

Silvertips grab 1-0 win in double overtime in game six

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Genesis Miller pitches the ball for the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge softball off to best start since 2014 after shutout vs. Auburn

It’s been more than 20 years since the Chargers have made it to state.

Genesis Miller pitches the ball for the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton will host a national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Renton

Renton to host national soccer team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mayor: ‘This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year.’

  • Apr 7, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton will host a national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Renton
The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate a 6-3 win over Everett on April 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based T-Birds rally to defeat Everett 6-3 in WHL playoffs

Trailed 3-1 in second period before scoring five consecutive goals to take 2-1 series lead

The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate a 6-3 win over Everett on April 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Logan Luu (Sr. Soccer) and Joe Francis-Rodrigues (Sr. Fastpitch) are this weeks winners.

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Kentlake sprinter takes first place in the first heat of the 100 meter dash. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Track: Kentlake boys and girls beat Thomas Jefferson

Falcon boys move to 1-1 in duals while the girls move to 2-0 on the season.

Kentlake sprinter takes first place in the first heat of the 100 meter dash. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Matthew Ledbetter on the mound for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Enumclaw no-hits Kentlake: Cooper Markham strikes out 19

Kentlake’s Ledbetter punches out 11 in the loss.

Matthew Ledbetter on the mound for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Braeden Cootes will lead the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds against the Everett Silvertips in a best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

WHL Playoff Preview: Kent-based Seattle vs Everett

Thunderbirds and Silvertips open best-of-seven series Friday, March 28 in Everett

  • Mar 28, 2025
  • By Cami Kepke | Canadian Hockey League
Braeden Cootes will lead the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds against the Everett Silvertips in a best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Senior Ethan Sugimoto (baseball) and Jozi Thompson (Fastpitch, So.) are this weeks winners.

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Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening day on March 27.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
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.

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