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Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball, gymnastics standings | Dec. 12

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 12

  • Dec 12, 2014
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Kent-Meridian senior Bria Reed scrambles for the ball against Hazen.

New coach to guide Kent-Meridian girls | Prep basketball preview

New Kent-Meridian High girls basketball coach Amanda Phelps takes a more conservative approach than the aggressive style of Royals boys coach Brian Lockhart as she hopes to wear her competition down with solid defense.

Kent-Meridian senior Bria Reed scrambles for the ball against Hazen.
Kent-Meridian coach Brian Lockhart expects as many as 10 players to contribute this season for the Royals boys basketball team in the South Puget Sound League.

Kent-Meridian boys feature deep roster | Prep basketball preview

Coach Brian Lockhart is optimistic about the Kent-Meridian High boys basketball team’s chances, but tempers it with the knowledge that the greatest challenge to his players will be remaining academically eligible to play.

Kent-Meridian coach Brian Lockhart expects as many as 10 players to contribute this season for the Royals boys basketball team in the South Puget Sound League.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 10

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 10

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Steve David

Tri-Cities to host 2015 HAPO Gold Cup

H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Series Chairman Steve David and officials of the Tri-City Water Follies have announced that a Tri-City group will host the 2015 APBA Gold Cup on July 24-26.

  • Dec 9, 2014
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Steve David

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 5

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 5

  • Dec 5, 2014
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Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Dec. 4

Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Dec. 4

  • Dec 4, 2014
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Kent-Meridian's Nate Barton goes up for a shot as Auburn's Gavin Strojan goes for the block during Wednesday night's game.

Kent-Meridian rallies to edge Auburn, 65-62 | Prep boys basketball

Romaine Jackson scored 26 points to lead visiting Kent-Meridian to a 65-62 win over Auburn in a nonleague boys basketball game Wednesday night.

  • Dec 4, 2014
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Kent-Meridian's Nate Barton goes up for a shot as Auburn's Gavin Strojan goes for the block during Wednesday night's game.
Gordy Gurson moves the ball down the field during the Seattle Impact FC home opener in the Major Arena Soccer League at the ShoWare Center.

Gurson thrives in leading Impact’s attack

Don't let his stature fool you, Seattle Impact FC forward Gordy Gurson can be a scoring dynamo on the field with more than 15 goals scored in the first three indoor soccer games.

Gordy Gurson moves the ball down the field during the Seattle Impact FC home opener in the Major Arena Soccer League at the ShoWare Center.

Want to play some pickleball?

Those looking for a winter activity can check out Pickleball, a slowly growing alternative to racket sports that combines aspects of badminton and tennis on a smaller court that can be played inside and outdoors.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 3

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 3

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kentridge falls in state soccer playoffs

The Kentridge High School girls soccer team lost in overtime to Gig Harbor 2-1 in the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament on Nov. 12 at French Field.

Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Nov. 25

Latest scores, standings from middle school varsity girls gymnastics

  • Nov 25, 2014
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Bonney Lake's Michael Kelly and the U-! Graham Trucking hydro

Bonney Lake’s Kelly takes Oryx Cup battle; Covington’s Shane captures series title

Bonney Lake's J. Michael Kelly and the U-1 Graham Trucking captured the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship on Saturday afternoon in Doha, Qatar, the final championship heat of the H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing season.

  • Nov 23, 2014
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Bonney Lake's Michael Kelly and the U-! Graham Trucking hydro

Benton County judge rules cities can ban recreational marijuana businesses

A third superior court judge on Friday agreed with an opinion issued by the state Attorney General’s Office last year, concluding that nothing in Initiative 502 overrides local governments’ authority to regulate or ban marijuana businesses.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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22 players walk out on Seattle Impact FC because of owner

This wasn't the opening season that Seattle Impact FC owner, player and coach Dion Earl envisioned when he first announced the debut of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) team in June.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Nov. 21

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Nov. 21

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Covington's Jimmy Shane and the U-6 Oberto Beef Jerky unlimited hydroplane were penalized in the first elimination heat but stormed back to win the second heat Friday.

Kelly, Theoret, Shane capture Oryx Cup prelims | Hydroplane racing

When Friday's first day of racing was completed at the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha, Qatar, Bonney Lake's J. Michael Kelly and Canadian Jean Theoret along with the hometown fans of Doha had big smiles on their faces.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Covington's Jimmy Shane and the U-6 Oberto Beef Jerky unlimited hydroplane were penalized in the first elimination heat but stormed back to win the second heat Friday.
Jimmy Shane

Covington’s Shane tops Oryx Cup qualifying | Unlimited hydroplanes

Covington's Jimmy Shane in the Oberto Beef Jerky set the qualifying pace for the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha, Qatar on Thursday afternoon with an average lap speed of 143.024 mph.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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Jimmy Shane
Kent Valley Rainiers forward Dylan Moriarty

Kent Valley Rainiers go undefeated at Chicago invitational

The surprising Kent Valley Rainiers' 16U AAA Tier-1 hockey team went undefeated in preliminary-round games at the Bauer World Invitational in Chicago last weekend.

  • Nov 13, 2014
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Kent Valley Rainiers forward Dylan Moriarty