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Thunderbirds down Everett Friday in Kent season opener; face Portland Saturday

Colin Jacobs had a goal and two assists and Calvin Pickard made 46 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 victory over the… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: Kentlake overpowers TJ, 37-26

Things have clicked for the Kentlake High offense.As much was evident Thursday night at French Field, when the Falcons overpowered Thomas Jefferson 37-26 in a… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard is the Player of the Week. See his videotaped interview.

VIDEO: Pickard is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Sept. 18

Now in his second year with the Seattle Thunderbirds, goalie Calvin Pickard, No. 1, talks about his hopes for the season and why he loves… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard is the Player of the Week. See his videotaped interview.
Kent-Meridian’s Derrick Daigre won a state title last spring on the track and also is one of the South Puget Sound League’s top-returning cross country runners.

CROSS COUNTRY: Deep, talented K-M ready for run at league supremacy

The time is now for the Kent-Meridian High boys cross country team.Talent and depth is in abundance for the Royals this fall on the trail.… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Derrick Daigre won a state title last spring on the track and also is one of the South Puget Sound League’s top-returning cross country runners.

CROSS COUNTRY: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH CROSS COUNTRY: AT A GLANCE• Favorite (boys): Tahoma.• Favorite (girls): Tahoma.• Contenders (boys): Kent-Meridian, Kentwood.• Contenders (girls): Kentwood, Kent-Meridian.• Notable (boys and girls):… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Shelby Delacruz

GIRLS SOCCER: KW, KR battle to 0-0 tie; KL remains hot; K-M scores

Opportunities were in abundance.The Kentwood High girls soccer team, however, was unable to take advantage Tuesday night at French Field against Kentridge. The Conquerors outshot… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Shelby Delacruz

VOLLEYBALL: Kentridge stuns KW in five games

It didn’t count in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings.And, technically, it didn’t end Kentwood’s grand winning streak on the volleyball court.But Kentridge’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: Sept. 17-24

ADAPTIVE RECREATIONKENT PARKS PROGRAMSPrograms for youths and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities are offered in bowling, swimming (developmental), swim team, basketball and tennis. Programs… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
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Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a dramatic save against a wall of Everett forwards Sept. 12

It’s hockey time in Kent: Seattle Thunderbirds’ season opener is Friday at ShoWare

Hey Kent! Are you ready for some hockey?The Seattle Thunderbirds open their 2009-10 regular season Friday and Saturday on their home ice at Kent’s ShoWare… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a dramatic save against a wall of Everett forwards Sept. 12
Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Kentlake bounces back, throttles K-M

Frustrated. Embarrassed. Deflated.Take your pick. The Kentlake High football team felt all three after last week’s 34-7 drubbing by Kentridge.Thursday night at French Field, however,… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Smith-led Kentridge zaps Jefferson

Kentridge High quarterback Caleb Smith has started just two games at the varsity level in his life.Yet, the sophomore already is looking like a veteran.… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2009
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FOOTBALL: KW falls short against No. 4 Auburn

It’s never too early for a must win football game in the South Puget Sound League North Division.Especially when powerhouse rivals Auburn and Kentwood line… Continue reading

Seattle's Lindsay Nielsen faces off Saturday against the Everett Silvertips' Zack Dailey at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Everett took control of the puck

SLIDESHOW: Seattle Thunderbirds play first game on ShoWare ice, lose 3-0 to Everett in preseason action

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Saturday night at ShoWare Center. This was the last preseason game for both teams.The T-Birds will open… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2009
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Seattle's Lindsay Nielsen faces off Saturday against the Everett Silvertips' Zack Dailey at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Everett took control of the puck
Thunderbirds Tyler Alos

VIDEO: An interview with Seattle Thunderbirds coach Rob Sumner

The Seattle Thunderbirds are about to open their 2009-10 season, and coach Rob Sumner gives an update on this year's squad, and an outlook on… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2009
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Thunderbirds Tyler Alos
Jessica Hendricks

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: CHARGING FORWARD

Kentridge planning on using talent, depth to vault into the elite class of the SPSL North

  • Sep 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Jessica Hendricks
Megan Walburn

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: Reloaded Kentwood among North favorites again

It has been almost a full year since the top-ranked Kentwood High girls soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to unranked Shorewood in the state… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Megan Walburn
Kentlake's Katherine Miccile

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: KL ready to make playoff push

They have the numbers.In fact, the Kentlake High girls soccer team has more returners (nine) this fall than any team in the South Puget Sound… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake's Katherine Miccile