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The Kent-sponsored U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto leads in a heat race Saturday for the Seafair Chevrolet Cup. By Sunday

Oberto hydro, favored to win Seafair Chevrolet Cup, settles for sixth

He has been riding high all season.In front of roughly 100,000 fans during a sun-splashed Seafair Sunday afternoon on Lake Washington, however, the high-riding Steve… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent-sponsored U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto leads in a heat race Saturday for the Seafair Chevrolet Cup. By Sunday
The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team had reason to celebrate on Monday night after knocking off Greater Richland

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 10-11 stars bring home state title – SLIDE SHOW

Austin Taylor felt the pressure on Monday night at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.Two outs, bases loaded and a chance to win a Little League… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team had reason to celebrate on Monday night after knocking off Greater Richland
Kentwood’s backfield

Kent Reporter: Send us your sports memories

The Kent Reporter wants to highlight the experiences of former high school athletes, in our upcoming Fall Sports Preview. If you'd like to be a… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s backfield

Larabee named University of Arkansas fastpitch coach

Kent native and Kentridge High product Mike Larabee was named earlier this week as the new head fastpitch coach at the University of Arkansas.Larabee just… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: July 30 – August 5

Have an item that belongs in the Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to staff writer Erick Walker at ewalker@kentreporter.comBASEBALLTRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUBPlayers ages 12-18 with a… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

SEAFAIR: Racing in Kentlake product’s blood

By KRIS HILLCovington ReporterBrian Perkins grew up on a lake with parents who had always been involved with hydroplane racing, so it’s no surprise the… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 10-11 stars muscle up, advance to state title game

The home runs keep coming for the Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team.And so do the wins.Kent delivered another rout on Saturday at… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent’s Ben Wadowski

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 9-10 All-Stars snag state crown

He looks up to Tim Lincecum, the star right-handed pitcher of the San Francisco Giants and Liberty High product.On Saturday, Kent’s Jaylen Eichler, as he… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent’s Ben Wadowski

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 stars drop state opener to Bainbridge

The Kent Little League 11 and 12-year-old All-Star team opened the state tournament on Saturday in Port Orchard on a strong note against Bainbridge Island,… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Comeback bid falls back for Senior All-Stars

The early hole the Kent Little League Senior All-Star team dug for itself proved to be too much on Sunday afternoon at Bothell High.Trying to… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Thunderbird coach Rob Sumner

On ice: Campers take over ShoWare Center

He has been to the ShoWare Center to see the Seattle Thunderbirds more times than he has fingers and toes to count.Monday afternoon, however, 12-year-old… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Thunderbird coach Rob Sumner

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 10-11 stars advance to state semifinals

The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team continued its torrid pace Wednesday evening in a quarterfinal game of the state tournament at Windjammer… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: July 22-29

Have an item that belongs in the Reporter's Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to sports writer Erick Walker at ewalker@kentreporter.comBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThis camp for players ages… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kramer Sims delivered big for the Kent 11 and 12-year-old Little League All-Star team during the district tournament

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 All-Stars win district title, advance to state

Ciancio, Kryzsko and Sims.High-powered law firm?Not quite, though the power part of that equation is spot on when talking about Kent Little League’s 11 and… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kramer Sims delivered big for the Kent 11 and 12-year-old Little League All-Star team during the district tournament

SEMIPRO FOOTBALL: Jags come alive, throttle Snohomish Thunder

It took a few weeks, but the King County Jaguars finally started to come together Saturday night at French Field.Behind a pair of touchdown passes… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent youngster Drake Westcott

Slide show: A sneak peak at the Seattle Thunderbirds

The Seattle Thunderbirds had their first offseason training camp open to the public Saturday, for the upcoming season.A small crowd of fans came to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent youngster Drake Westcott
Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Kent Seniors brace for state

The numbers don’t lie.But in the case of the Kent Seniors — Kent’s veteran Little League All-Star team comprised of kids between 14 and 16… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team
Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Big bats, power arms propel 10-11 All-Stars

They’ve got plenty of power.And the Kent 10-11 Little League All-Stars are hoping to put that power on display this weekend at Windjammer Park in… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.
Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 9-10 All-Stars fundamentally sound, talented

It was textbook baseball at its finest. Good pitching, sound defense and timely hitting.Add it up and there wasn’t a team that could stop Kent’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 All-Stars win third straight, head to title game

The Kent 11-12 Little League All-Star team continued its hot play on Wednesday night, knocking off Federal Way National, 10-7, at Sunset Park in Auburn.Kade… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service