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Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some of the action, with two games on the docket Christmas Day.

 

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Sawyer Mynio is part of the Canada National Junior Team competing in the IHHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa, Ontario. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based Thunderbirds’ Sawyer Mynio makes Canada National Junior Team

Team competes Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in World Junior Championships

 

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Dayna Vi (Jr.) wrestling and Brandon Tagle (Jr.) basketball take home this weeks awards.

 

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.’

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi dribbles the ball up the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Hundreds participate in Kent Christmas Rush run/walk

Seattle’s Nathan Morrisson wins 10K; Kent’s Travis Houser captures 5K

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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.

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)
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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Genesis Miller (Flag Football) and Gio Moimoi (Basketball) take home this weeks award.

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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.

Tyanna Sims drives to the basket against Auburn in the loss. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Alex Arians (Jr) swim and Aisha Hussein (Jr) wrestling take home this weeks awards.

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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
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Sr. Jasmine Demecilio (Flag Football) and Yacouba Diawara (wrestling) take home this weeks awards.

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Police vs. Fire Charity hockey game coming to Kent on Jan. 11

Fundraiser game to be played prior to Seattle Thunderbirds game at ShoWare Center

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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.
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Athlete of the Week for Nov. 22: Kentwood

Nick Greutman (tennis) and Rowan Parsons (swim and dive) take home this weeks honors.

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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
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Addison Stendera and Riley Tricas take home this weeks awards.

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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