The International Boxing Federation recently welcomed Kent's Glenn Hamada as its newest board member.
The only predictable piece of the 4A consolation game at GESA Stadium in Pasco on Saturday was that the team destined to take home the third-place trophy would have "Kent" in its name. Whether that honor would belong to Kentridge or Kentwood, however, was unclear until the final out.
I keep Saying rallied to the lead past mid-stretch and scored a one-length victory Saturday in the $14,500 Jim Beam Purse for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs.
A contingent of Northwest Funny Cars will kick off the inaugural Quick 8 Presented by The Sports Page in Auburn at Pacific Raceways on Friday, May 31.
Baseball fans from Kent were left with a sour taste in their mouths following Friday's state Class 4A semifinal action in Pasco. Kentwood, the defending state champion, and Kentridge suffered losses in final four action at GESA Stadium and will meet at 1 p.m. today for third place in the state tournament.
Michael Wood tossed six shutout innings, striking out nine, as South Kitsap silenced Kentwood 1-0 in a state Class 4A baseball semifinal in Pasco on Friday.
The Hydro Fever Open House runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, 5917 S. 196th St, Kent. The public is invited to tour the gallery featuring vintage unlimited hydroplanes.
Fraternal twins Stephanie and Jestann O'Hara aren't your typical duo. Yes, these Kent-Meridian seniors can finish each other's sentences. And yes, their personalities are similar. But when it comes down to what they really love, both girls are on the opposite ends of the spectrum.
Effective immediately, emeralddowns.com offers free live video streaming on every race at Emerald Downs.
Steve Goucher, former professional player and Atlanta Braves scout, and his staff will conduct a three-day camp at Mattson Middle School this July.
Randall Cooper's commitment to Robert Morris University was a decision he knew would shape more than just his college career, but the foundation for his future.
Kentwood is two wins away from another Class 4A state championship. First Kentwood has to get through South Kitsap — which beat up on the Conquerors in the district tournament with a five-inning, 11-1 victory.
Kentridge's Kevin Hall has been mastering his hurdling technique all season long, and at last Saturday's West Central District track and field meet at French Field, the crowd witnessed how much his efforts have paid off.
Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for track and field for girls, boys varsity
Dominant last year as 2-year-olds, the Tom Wenzel-trained/Northwest Farms-owned trio of Blueberry Smoothie, Goin to the Window and Stopshoppingdebbie top the nominations for the $50,000 Seattle Handicap for 3-year-old fillies on Sunday.
Apparently North American Thoroughbred Racing Company has another Longacres Mile candidate in 2013. The nom de course for Glen Todd of Surrey, British Columbia, North American Thoroughbred Racing Company campaigned Taylor Said to a victory in the 2012 Mile. This year's candidate is Hoist, a powerful 4-year-old son of Mineshaft who simply ran the opposition into defeat Sunday, scoring a one-length victory over 40-to-1 Stryker Phd in the $50,000 Governor's Handicap for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs.
Kent-Meridian's Juliana Adams stretched 10 feet, six inches to grab second place in the pole vault at the West Central District 4A Track and Field Championships at French Field on Friday.
Sam Dacus threw a complete-game, one-hit gem and Dumit Malacon belted two home runs, driving in three runs, as surprising Kentridge beat Cascade 6-1 at Richland on Saturday to reach the state Class 4A baseball semifinals.
Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for girls, boys varsity track and field
Kentridge and Kentwood will open the Class 4A baseball state tournament with games on Saturday.
