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Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer continues hot start in win vs. Bethel

Conks junior Diya Thomas and sophomore Alyssa Cromwell net two goals each in win.

Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Photo provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week

Kent-Meridian seniors Kyle Soper (XC) and Claire Eaton (Swim) named athletes of the week.

Photo provided by Kent School District.
The Kent YMCA on the East Hill. Free summer swimming lessons at the YMCA to youth ages 8-15 from African Diaspora communities in South King County is a program that received funds from King County. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA

Three Kent programs receive King County youth sports grants

Basketball, swimming programs and a park festival to get funds

The Kent YMCA on the East Hill. Free summer swimming lessons at the YMCA to youth ages 8-15 from African Diaspora communities in South King County is a program that received funds from King County. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA
Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake football falters in week one

Falcons have an extremly young team this year, looking to improve week to week.

Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer searches for second consecutive state berth

Chargers last consecutive state tournament appearances were in 2015 and 2016.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter
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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

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Photos provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Brianna Sanders, James Mullenix

Kentlake senior (Sanders) runs cross country, while the freshman (Mullenix) plays football.

Photos provided by Kent School District.
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Kent-based T-Birds wrap up training camp with tournament

Western Hockey League preseason games start Sept. 6 in Everett

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Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club offers chance at $1M hole-in-one

Registration open for Golftoberfest tournament Sept. 12 at Washington National Golf Club

Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club
A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian football team taps into ‘golden recipe’ | Season preview

The Royals’ second-year head coach has turned the program around.

A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood football, with star RB, look to make a splash in 2024 | Season preview

Conks have only won five games over the past two seasons.

Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo
Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter

NPSL high school football 2024 season preview

A look at the potential outcomes for South Sound teams in 4A and 3A.

Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)

So much to love about these 2024 Olympic Games | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The opening ceremony ruffled a few feathers, but when it came to the sports themselves, the fans were fantastic this year.

Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)
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Kent-based Thunderbirds hire Tom Orr as new team trainer

Orr comes to Western Hockey League club from small college in Colorado

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Kent-based Thunderbirds trainer moves on after 17 years with team

Phil Varney joined the junior hockey team in 2007 and worked more than 1,000 games

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DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.
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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hire assistant coach

Former Western Hockey League player Taylor Makin comes to team from B.C. Hockey League

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Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts

Kent-Meridian grad Jaleen Roberts prepares for Paris

Roberts won two silver medals in Tokyo and on her way back from an ankle injury in February.

Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts
Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing