Sports

Kent-Meridian senior Victoria Zimmerman lost her left leg in January 2007 when she was struck by a car. She returned to the Royals’ tennis team this spring with a prosthetic leg specially designed for the physical demands of the sport

SERVING UP INSPIRATION

The accident crushed a limb, but not her spirit. Claimed a leg, but not her heart. Changed her life, but not her outlook.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian senior Victoria Zimmerman lost her left leg in January 2007 when she was struck by a car. She returned to the Royals’ tennis team this spring with a prosthetic leg specially designed for the physical demands of the sport

Simmons goes undrafted, but signs as free agent with Raiders

The way Shane Simmons figures it, getting the call late is better than not getting it at all.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Matt Eronemo tries to avoid a tackle by Tahoma’s Evan Denmark while both players pursue the ball during last Friday’s game. Tahoma won

Despite soccer loss, KW still has top spot

After a slow start to their boys soccer season, seems just about everyone had given up on the Tahoma Bears.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Matt Eronemo tries to avoid a tackle by Tahoma’s Evan Denmark while both players pursue the ball during last Friday’s game. Tahoma won

Kentridge girls claim the crown in North

No more second. No more third.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Baseball tiebreakers point to KL

Sometimes, things have a way of falling into place no matter how muddled they seem.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge pitcher Danielle Orvella prepares to let one fly during Tuesday’s game against Kentwood. The Chargers fell short in that one

Wild finish livens chase for softball playoff spots

The race for the South Puget Sound League North Division fastpitch playoffs turned into a battle of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for Kentlake, Kentwood and Kentridge on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge pitcher Danielle Orvella prepares to let one fly during Tuesday’s game against Kentwood. The Chargers fell short in that one
Kentlake’s Alex Ng (14) steps back after letting fly with a shot that gets past the outstretched hand of Jefferson goalkeeper Brian Bosshart and defender Nick McNew for the Falcons’ second goal of last Friday’s game against Jefferson. The teams played to a 2-2 tie.

Soccer now a talking point at KL

It’s the sort of thing most parents would frown on: kids talking on the phone way too late.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake’s Alex Ng (14) steps back after letting fly with a shot that gets past the outstretched hand of Jefferson goalkeeper Brian Bosshart and defender Nick McNew for the Falcons’ second goal of last Friday’s game against Jefferson. The teams played to a 2-2 tie.
Kent-Meridian’s Kelsey Bueno

Off the matt, into the air

Wrestling and pole vault?

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Kelsey Bueno

This time, Conks and Bears play for state

Tahoma vs. Kentwood. Kentwood vs. Tahoma.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Tournament Time

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT BASEBALL

  • Jun 2, 2008
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Kentwood’s Conner Biggs goes up for a header in front of Tahoma’s Tyson Elis during last Saturday’s district playoff game. The Conquerors qualified for state with a 3-1 victory

It was a long time coming

Seventh-graders.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Conner Biggs goes up for a header in front of Tahoma’s Tyson Elis during last Saturday’s district playoff game. The Conquerors qualified for state with a 3-1 victory

Duo deliver state berth to KL

Regular season or postseason.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Charger duo doubles up on tennis titles again

They’re no longer just two talented tennis-types playing as a doubles team.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

SPSL North roughed up in league softball playoffs

All hail the South.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

This golf rivalry puts emphasis on friendly

They attend rival schools, but Kentridge’s Lauren Sewell and Kentwood’s Rui Li are anything but bitter foes.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Thunder-struck: Shootout sinks KW

The game swung back and forth all night. But just when the Kentwood Conquerors needed it to swing back their way, it didn’t.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood sophomore Max Manthou

Adding mileage to tennis talent

Going the distance with Max Manthou was tough enough already.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood sophomore Max Manthou

RECREATION CALENDAR

BASEBALL

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Sean Harris

State title is last hurdle for Harris

TACOMA – Kent-Meridian’s Sean Harris put himself in a great position to end his string of second-place finishes Garfield’s Stephone Jordan on the track.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Sean Harris

Promise made, promise kept

The Kentlake High baseball team made a promise before the season began to return to Safeco Field.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service