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Karina Quebrado from Kentwood wrestles in her home gym. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood hosts NPSL girls wrestling action

Kentwood High School hosted its first NPSL wrestling meet of the season and welcomed seven schools to compete inside the Kentwood gymnasium on Dec. 11.… Continue reading

 

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentwood

Maddi Hughes (Jr.) flag football and Jonathan Finnestad (Jr.) wrestling are this week’s winners.

 

Chargers senior Giovanni Moimoi goes up for a dunk. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Kentridge opens season with win over River Ridge

Gio Moimoi has game high 29 points, Jaylen Keowla scores 19.

  • Dec 8, 2025
  • By Nathan Hyun, For the Reporter

 

Kentwood’s Brandon Tagle boxes out for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Kentwood’s late rally not enough against Auburn

Senior Brandon Tagle had 30 in the loss to six-time league winners.

  • Dec 8, 2025
  • By Nathan Hyun, For the Reporter
Kentwood’s Brandon Tagle boxes out for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter
The Tacoma Stars open their 2025-26 Major Arena Soccer League season Saturday, Dec. 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Tacoma Stars

Tacoma Stars open soccer season Dec. 13 in Kent

Major Arena Soccer League team plays home games at ShoWare Center

The Tacoma Stars open their 2025-26 Major Arena Soccer League season Saturday, Dec. 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Tacoma Stars
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Pam Mackenzie

Mackenzie coaches gymnastics and track at Northwood Middle School.

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Kentwood dominates in first sanctioned flag football games

Conks’ three-headed quarterback trio helps the offense score 79 points in two games.

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Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr

Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes

Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.

Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Pearlynah Afoa (Sr.) golf and Kyle Soper (Sr.) Cross Country are this weeks winners.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Collin Jones (Sr.) tennis and Keaira Sinclair (Sr.) gymnastics are this week’s winners.

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Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Brandon Tagle drives past a teammate at practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood boys basketball season preview

After a devastating loss to end the 2024 season, Kentwood looks to right that wrong this year.

Brandon Tagle drives past a teammate at practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Giovanni Moimoi during Kentridge practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge hoops and Gio Moimoi prep for new season

The Chargers went just 9-12 a season ago, but left with lots of promise.

Giovanni Moimoi during Kentridge practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent-based T-Birds, Puyallup Tribe agree to partnership

Becomes the exclusive Tribal and casino partner of the junior hockey team and ShoWare Center

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Erick Kelley (Sr.) wrestling and Mesgana Petros (Fr.) volleyball are this weeks winners.

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Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Participants in the 2024 City of Kent Christmas Rush. This year’s race is Dec. 13. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent Christmas Rush run/walk set for Dec. 13 along Green River

43rd annual event features 10K run and 5K run/walk

Participants in the 2024 City of Kent Christmas Rush. This year’s race is Dec. 13. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
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Brian Smith elected into Washington Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Kent School District AD Smith coached at Peninsula, Nooksack Valley and Bellingham high schools.

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Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Kentwood falls to Curtis in Week 10 playoff tussle

Conks stopped a game shy of the state tournament in 10-point loss to Vikings.

  • Nov 10, 2025
  • By Nathan Hyun, For the Reporter
Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin