Hazen senior Tonee Greising swings for a pitch from Kentwood junior Lagi Palaita Thursday.

Hazen senior Tonee Greising swings for a pitch from Kentwood junior Lagi Palaita Thursday.

Hazen Highlanders fall to Kentwood 14-4 Thursday at home | PHOTO GALLERY

For the first time in more than two weeks, the Hazen Highlanders softball team took the field.

This time Hazen hosted the Kentwood Conquerors Thursday.

The Conks left Renton with a 14-4 win.

Hazen currently sits in second to last place in the North Puget Sound League 4A Cascade division with a 0-4 league record and 1-6 overall.

The Highlanders win of the season came the first game March 16 against the Lindbergh Eagles.

The Conks are sitting in the No. 2 spot behind the undefeated Tahoma Bears.

Kentwood is 4-2 in league and 4-5 overall.

The win Thursday snapped a two game losing streak for the Conquerors.

Hazen’s next game was scheduled for today but has been postponed until a later date. According to the NPSL website, there were not enough umps available for today’s game against the Kentridge Chargers.

Weather dependent the Highlanders will host Mount Rainier at 4 p.m. Monday, April 24.

Hazen is scheduled to play every day next week with two home games and three on the road.

The Conks are scheduled to play today, Friday, April 21 when it hosts Mount Rainier at 4 p.m.

Scores Around Town

Renton

The 0-5, 0-6 Renton Indians game against River Ridge Thursday was postponed.

Renton is scheduled to host Eatonville today, Friday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

Lindbergh

The Eagles (1-6, 2-8) lost 18-4 Thursday at Fife.

The girls look to snap its six game losing streak today with a 4 p.m. game against Franklin Pierce.

Liberty

The Patriots lost a close one Wednesday 18-15 to Mercer Island.

Liberty is set to travel to Juanita this afternoon, first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Kentlake

The Falcons last game was the 12-2 loss to Tahoma Wednesday.

Kentlake is scheduled to play the Hazen Highlanders next at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Hazen High School.

Tahoma

The Bears have not played since Wednesday either.

Next up for the undefeated Bears is a 4 p.m. away game Tuesday, April 25 at Kennedy Catholic.


Talk to us

Please share your story tips by emailing editor@kentreporter.com.

To share your opinion for publication, submit a letter through our website https://www.kentreporter.com/submit-letter/. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

Hazen senior Tessa DeBartolo was called safe after sliding into homeplate Thursday.

Hazen senior Tessa DeBartolo was called safe after sliding into homeplate Thursday.

Senior Kiley Seevers releases the ball midway through the game Thursday.

Senior Kiley Seevers releases the ball midway through the game Thursday.

Kentwood junior Lagi Palaita winds up during the Conks 14-4 win over the Highlanders.

Kentwood junior Lagi Palaita winds up during the Conks 14-4 win over the Highlanders.

More in Sports

Photo provided by Kent School District.
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Addison Stendera and Riley Tricas take home this weeks awards.

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.

Provided by Kent School District
Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Shawna Behrens

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

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.

Provided by Kent School District.
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Jayden Bautista and Jayla Hopkins take home this weeks honors.

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.

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.

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.

t
Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot wins 2nd WNBA championship

Courtney Vandersloot takes title with New York Liberty after winning crown in 2021 with Chicago Sky

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.

Photo provided by Kent School District.
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Cody Nguyen and Reyna Zimmerman take this weeks awards for the Chargers.

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.