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Bridging the language barrier: Coach Mike Dobner signs to his swimmers during the state championships.

Kentridge swim coach pushes past disability

Mike Dobner sits poolside at the coaches table looking up at the scoreboard in the Weyerhaeuser-Aquatic Center as his swimmers approach the blocks.

Bridging the language barrier: Coach Mike Dobner signs to his swimmers during the state championships.
A despondent Kent-Meridian wrestler Joshua Smith falls to the mat in disappointment after coming up short to Yelm’s Dillon Harris for the 138-pound state championship at Mat Classic XXV in the Tacoma Dome last Saturday.

Photo of the Week: So painfully close

Kent-Meridian senior Joshua Smith came up short in the 138-pound 4A state title match after injuring his ankle late in the first period. Down 3-2, Smith couldn't hold off Yelm's Dillon Harris, who took Smith down on the edge of the circle halfway into the second period.

  • Feb 21, 2013
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A despondent Kent-Meridian wrestler Joshua Smith falls to the mat in disappointment after coming up short to Yelm’s Dillon Harris for the 138-pound state championship at Mat Classic XXV in the Tacoma Dome last Saturday.

Kentlake High Powderpuff Football Game on March 8

The senior vs. junior girls of Kentlake High School will participate in the third annual Powderpuff Football Game at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at French Field in Kent.

  • Feb 20, 2013
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Thunderbirds goalie Brandon Glover stretches to cover the puck. Glover made 28 saves on 29 shots.

Lockhart’s goal boosts T-Birds past Giants in OT, 2-1

Luke Lockhart scored a shorthanded goal 1:56 into overtime Sunday night at the ShoWare Center to give the Seattle Thunderbirds a 2-1 overtime victory over the Vancouver Giants.

  • Feb 18, 2013
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Thunderbirds goalie Brandon Glover stretches to cover the puck. Glover made 28 saves on 29 shots.

T-Birds stop ‘Tips, pull even for West’s No. 7 playoff spot

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 4-1 Saturday night at the Comcast Arena in Everett.

  • Feb 17, 2013
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Kentwood's Josh Boekelman

Kentwood’s Boekelman wins regional wrestling title; Mat Classic next

Kentwood High's Josh Boekelman captured the only win among Kent wrestlers at the Region III boys competition last Saturday at Auburn High School.

Kentwood's Josh Boekelman
Kentridge junior guard Jawan Stepney was named to the All-SPSL 4A North first team.

All-SPSL 4A North boys and girls basketball teams named

The SPSL 4A North boys and girls basketball all-league teams have been chosen.

  • Feb 12, 2013
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Kentridge junior guard Jawan Stepney was named to the All-SPSL 4A North first team.
Jimmy Shane

Shane, U-5 Graham Trucking repeats at Oryx Cup

It was a case of déjà vu in slightly easier circumstances for Jimmy Shane and his U-5 Graham Trucking team, who raced to victory in the 2013 Oryx Cup UIM World Championship final in Doha Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

  • Feb 12, 2013
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Jimmy Shane
Jessica Hopkins will return to the Seattle Mist for the 2013 Legends Football League season.

Kent-based Seattle Mist releases women’s football roster

The Kent-based Seattle Mist has announced its roster for the women's Legends Football League, formerly known as the Lingerie Football League.

  • Feb 11, 2013
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Jessica Hopkins will return to the Seattle Mist for the 2013 Legends Football League season.
Seattle’s Luke Lockhart

Calgary denies T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Calgary Hitmen won a hard-fought game, 4-3 over the Seattle Thunderbirds in overtime Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 10, 2013
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Seattle’s Luke Lockhart
Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 35 of 40 shots he faced

Rebels subdue T-Birds, 6-3

The Red Deer Rebels defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-3 Friday night at the ShoWare Center. The Rebels (29-21-4-2) got out to a 1-0 lead 3:56 into the first period when Rhyse Dieno scored from the slot. Dominik Volek and Mathew Dumba had the assists.

  • Feb 9, 2013
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Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 35 of 40 shots he faced
Off and running at Emerald Downs: The 2013 meeting – a 75-day live racing season – begins April 19 and closes Sept. 29.

Emerald Downs releases 75-day meet schedule

Emerald Downs has announced a 75-day live racing season for 2013, beginning Friday April 19 and closing Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Feb 8, 2013
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Off and running at Emerald Downs: The 2013 meeting – a 75-day live racing season – begins April 19 and closes Sept. 29.

K-M’s Hoyman makes history, pins down sub-regional title

Kent-Meridian's Maggie Hoyman became the first wrestler in school girls program history to capture the South Puget Sound League sub-regional tournament.

  • Feb 7, 2013
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Royals drop T-Birds again, 4-1

The Victoria Royals defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Wednesday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.

  • Feb 7, 2013
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The T-Birds’ Alexander Delnov pushes the puck up the ice against the Americans’ Justin Harmonic.

Americans down Thunderbirds in OT, 4-3

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 3, 2013
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The T-Birds’ Alexander Delnov pushes the puck up the ice against the Americans’ Justin Harmonic.
Mike Karney

Karney makes the transition from the NFL

It was the competitive atmosphere of his Kent neighborhood that inspired Mike Karney. "It helped push me. It helped me realize my talents," said Karney, a former football star at Kentwood High who went on to enjoy a successful college and NFL career. "I always felt that the more competitive you were, the more successful you'd be in life."

Mike Karney

Pernell, Kentlake capture All-City Gymnastics Meet

Behind Ashley Pernell's all-around performance, Kentlake captured the All-City Gymnastics Meet Wednesday at Kentwood High School.

  • Jan 31, 2013
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The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.

Theodore, Delnov power T-Birds past Cougars

Shea Theodore had two goals and an assist and Alexander Delnov had three assists Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-1 victory over the Prince George Cougars at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 30, 2013
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The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.

Discovery Studios to produce documentary series on H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing

H1 Unlimited and Discovery Studios revealed plans today for a documentary TV series focused on the Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series.

  • Jan 28, 2013
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The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg

Rockets slip past T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 26, 2013
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The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg