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RJ Villegas

New faces, new hopes for Royals: Villegas joins K-M’s pitch for a turnaround

Kent-Meridian High School sophomore RJ Villegas is adjusting to a new school and a new baseball team this year.

RJ Villegas
Kent United soccer coach Eric Walter was one of 50 coaches nationwide to win the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach Award.

Kent United soccer coach wins national award

Eric Walter, a soccer coach for Kent United, has won the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth athletes.

  • Mar 21, 2016
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Kent United soccer coach Eric Walter was one of 50 coaches nationwide to win the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach Award.

T-Birds finish regular season with second most wins in franchise history | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds finished the regular season Sunday night with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Winterhawks at the Moda Center in Portland.

  • Mar 21, 2016
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Auburn Riverside's Kenny Miller tags out Kentridge's Isaac Barrera at second base during nonleague action at Safeco Field on Saturday.

Chargers zap Ravens at Safeco Field | Prep baseball

Jeremy Davilla drove in three runs and Isaac Barrera homered as Kentridge blanked Auburn Riverside 7-0 in a nonleague baseball game at Safeco Field on Saturday.

  • Mar 20, 2016
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Auburn Riverside's Kenny Miller tags out Kentridge's Isaac Barrera at second base during nonleague action at Safeco Field on Saturday.
Tacoma Stars goalkeeper Danny Waltman has been named Major Arena Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year.

Tacoma Stars goalie, coach earn top MASL honors

Tacoma Stars goalkeeper Danny Waltman and coach and general manager Darren Sawatzky have been named Major Arena Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year and Coach of the Year, respectively.

  • Mar 17, 2016
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Tacoma Stars goalkeeper Danny Waltman has been named Major Arena Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year.
The Kentridge High School Chatelaines dance team performs in the kick category of the West Central District 4A championships on Saturday at Kentridge.

Kentridge Chatelaines win three categories at districts, advance to state | SLIDESHOW

The Kentridge Chatelaines danced its way to three first-place finishes in the West Central District 4A championships on Saturday at Kentridge.

  • Mar 16, 2016
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The Kentridge High School Chatelaines dance team performs in the kick category of the West Central District 4A championships on Saturday at Kentridge.
Stars keeper Danny Waltman posted 13 wins and 275 saves while allowing just 5.41 goals per game this season.

Stars’ Waltman earns all-league honors | MASL

The Major Arena Soccer League today announced that Tacoma Stars goalkeeper Danny Waltman has been selected to the All-MASL first-team squad.

  • Mar 16, 2016
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Stars keeper Danny Waltman posted 13 wins and 275 saves while allowing just 5.41 goals per game this season.
Senior Lerina Joel brings experience and leadership to the Kent-Meridian fastpitch team.

Joel silent leader on K-M fastpitch team as only senior

Kent-Meridian High School senior Lerina Joel knows her way around a bat and ball. She grew up playing slowpitch softball and her father played baseball.

Senior Lerina Joel brings experience and leadership to the Kent-Meridian fastpitch team.
Members of the Washington Masters dragon boat team from Kent who will compete in the world championships in Australia are from left

Dragon boat racers heading Down Under

Five women from the Kent Dragon Boat Association are headed Down Under later this month to compete in the Club Crew World Championships.

Members of the Washington Masters dragon boat team from Kent who will compete in the world championships in Australia are from left
Stars midfielder Mike Ramos

Waltman, Ramos, Sawatzky up for MASL major awards

Three members of the Tacoma Stars have been selected as finalists for 2015-16 Major Arena Soccer League major awards, the league announced Friday.

  • Mar 12, 2016
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Stars midfielder Mike Ramos
Kentwood’s Darius LuBom

Conks’ LuBom, Royals’ Jackson selected co-MVPs | SPSL basketball

Kentwood's Darius LuBom and Kent-Meridian's Romaine Jackson were named co-most valuable players of the South Puget Sound League 4A Northeast Division.

  • Mar 10, 2016
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Kentwood’s Darius LuBom
Tacoma Stars coach Darren Sawatzky

11-3 loss to Sockers eliminates Stars from playoffs | MASL

The Tacoma Stars concluded its first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League with an 11-3 loss to the San Diego Sockers in the playoffs on Sunday night at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.

  • Mar 7, 2016
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Tacoma Stars coach Darren Sawatzky
Rayvaughn Bolton drives to the basket for Kentwood against Federal Way in a district playoff game.

Kentwood basketball player named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Kentwood High School's Rayvaughn Bolton was named Athlete of the Week for his achievements in basketball by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

  • Mar 4, 2016
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Rayvaughn Bolton drives to the basket for Kentwood against Federal Way in a district playoff game.
Soccer fans can catch a train in Kent to the Sounders game on Sunday.

Sounder trains to run Sunday for Sounders FC opener

Sounders FC fans can kick off the 2016 season by hopping aboard Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to the opening day match against Sporting Kansas City this Sunday at 4 p.m.

  • Mar 4, 2016
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Soccer fans can catch a train in Kent to the Sounders game on Sunday.
Tacoma Stars striker Mark Lee goes in for a goal during a playoff match against the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday at the ShoWare Center. The Stars lost 8-7 in double overtime.

Stars lose first playoff match in double overtime

The Tacoma Stars dropped its opening match in the 2016 Major Arena Soccer League playoffs by a score of 8-7 in double overtime to the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Mar 3, 2016
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Tacoma Stars striker Mark Lee goes in for a goal during a playoff match against the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday at the ShoWare Center. The Stars lost 8-7 in double overtime.
Stars striker Derek Johnson pushes the ball up the field.

Stars open postseason play against Sockers | MASL playoffs

The Tacoma Stars are set to open the Major Arena Soccer League playoffs with the first of two matches against the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 1, 2016
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Stars striker Derek Johnson pushes the ball up the field.
The Stars came out Friday night

Ramos lifts Stars to 5-4 victory and into MASL playoffs

For the second week in a row, midfielder Michael Ramos sealed victory for the Tacoma Stars. His last-minute goal on Friday night at the ShoWare Center lifted the Stars to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Ontario Fury (12-8) and vaulted Tacoma into the Major Arena Soccer League playoffs.

  • Feb 27, 2016
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The Stars came out Friday night

Hockey Challenge to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities

Celebrity teams take to the ice for the Seattle Thunderbirds' annual Hockey Challenge – a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska – on Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 26, 2016
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Kentridge's Derek Freitag hugs his coach

Kentridge’s dominating Freitag savors title | Mat Classic XXVIII | SLIDESHOW

Kentridge High School never had a wrestler win more than one state championship since it opened in 1968.

  • Feb 25, 2016
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Kentridge's Derek Freitag hugs his coach
Michael Ramos (25)

Stars, Fury meet with playoff berth on the line | MASL

The Tacoma Stars face a must-win game in the Pacific Division playoff race when they host the Ontario Fury on Friday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 25, 2016
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Michael Ramos (25)