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PREP GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: K-M hopes bigger numbers translates into success

Rene’ Kuebker can see the light at the end of the tunnel. And make no mistake:It’s a long tunnel — one the Kent-Meridian girls soccer… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2009
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GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH GIRLS SOCCER: AT A GLANCE• Favorites: Kentwood, Auburn Riverside.• Contenders: Tahoma, Kentlake, Kentridge.• Sleepers: Federal Way, Jefferson.• Playoff picture: The top three teams… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2009
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Chiefs knock off T-Birds in preseason action Sept. 6

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Comcast Arena in Everett in the team's third game at the Everett Preseason Tournament.The… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2009
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Tips topple T-Birds Sept. 5

Everett September 5, 2009 - The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 Saturday night in their second game at the Everett Preseason tournament at… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2009
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T-Birds vanquish Prince George Sept. 4

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince George Cougars 3-2 Friday afternoon in their first game at the Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament at Comcast Arena in… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2009
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PREP FOOTBALL: K-M drops OT thriller to AR, 30-29

They showed off their team speed and perseverance.But it wasn't quite enough for the Kent-Meridian football team on Friday night as the Royals dropped an… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2009
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PREP FOOTBALL: Kentridge puts clamps on Kentlake, 34-7

They wanted to send a message.And on Friday night at French Field, Kentridge High linebackers Dylan Zylstra and Axl Snure did just that. Behind a… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2009
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Making the grade in the NHL: Five T-Birds headed to training camps

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Thursday announced five T-Birds are heading to National Hockey League training camps.The five T-Birds are goalie Jacob DeSerres,… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2009
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FOOTBALL: Big-play Conks knock off Central Kitsap 39-27

Quarterback controversy at Kentwood?Not quite. But the traditionally run-first Kentwood High football team showed off a new facet of its offense Thursday night. Behind big… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kayla Ierlan

PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW ’09: Kent-Meridian ready to challenge

Excitement. Energy. Expectations.Take your pick. All three are spilling out of the Kent-Meridian High gymnasium these days.Excitement, because after nearly 10 months of anticipation, the… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kayla Ierlan

PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW ’09: KW remains confident despite graduating big-time talent

The message is succinct and clear.Don’t count out the Kentwood High volleyball team.On paper, some might look past the Conquerors this fall. After all, they… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
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PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH: AT A GLANCE• Favorites: Kentwood, Auburn Riverside.• Contenders: Kentlake, Kent-Meridian.• Look out for: Kentridge.• Notable: Kentwood enters the season on a 51-match SPSL… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

SEE THE NEW JERSEY: T-Birds unveil new gear to public Sept. 9

The Seattle Thunderbirds will unveil their new Reebok Edge Jerseys 10 a.m. Sept. 9, at the ShoWare Center in an event open to the public."We… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2009
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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS ’09: Kentlake putting it all on the line

Everything is being put on the line for the Kentlake High football team this fall.Figuratively and literally.And if you’re in the Kentlake camp these days,… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2009
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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS ’09: KR returning to ‘smashmouth’ football

Out with the old, in with the new. That seems to be the theme these days on the Kentridge High football field, where the Chargers… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2009
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T-Birds knock off Winterhawks in first pre-season game

Chance Lund had two goals Saturday night at Memorial Coliseum to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-2 win over the Portland Winterhawks in… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Nathan Herrick

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS ’09: It all comes down to line for tradition-rich Kentwood

The prep football season hasn’t yet begun, but Kentwood High coach Rex Norris and the Conquerors already have received a sobering punch to the gut.That… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2009
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Kentwood’s Nathan Herrick
K-M quarterback David Jones is a threat with his rifle right arm and blazing speed. Jones and the Royals open the season on Friday

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS ’09: K-M has ‘one-in-a-million kid’

Editor's Note: Stay tuned in to the Reporter's Web site as we will be previewing the Kentwood, Kentridge and Kentlake football teams during the coming… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2009
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K-M quarterback David Jones is a threat with his rifle right arm and blazing speed. Jones and the Royals open the season on Friday
Western Washington University’s Krystal Robinson

BASKETBALL: Robinson’s ‘one more year’

Cursed? That thought has crossed Krystal Robinson’s mind the last several years – though it is her knees, not her mind, that seem to be… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2009
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Western Washington University’s Krystal Robinson
University of Washington running back Demitrius Bronson

FOOTBALL: Bronson ready to make mark at UW

Demitrius Bronson doubted himself. Second-guessed his choice. Even considered stepping away from the University of Washington before ever suiting up for the football team.It was… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
University of Washington running back Demitrius Bronson