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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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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
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 celebrates the win over Kentridge on senior night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood volleyball continues hot streak, downs Kentridge

Conks win fourth straight as they head to the district playoffs.

Kentwood celebrates the win over Kentridge on senior night. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Shannon Mclain heads the ball for Kentlake against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Silas silences Kentlake and wins 1-0 on road

Kentlake can’t find the back of the net and allows just one goal in the first five minutes to Rams.

Shannon Mclain heads the ball for Kentlake against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentridge players console one another after falling to Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Chargers shocked: Upset by Emerald Ridge in penalties

Kentridge entered winners of last six out of eight, but lose to 16th seeded Jags.

Kentridge players console one another after falling to Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Adonai Garza and Luke Garza celebrate a touchdown for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Royal ending: Kent-Meridian ends 2025 with big win

Kent-Meridian scores the most points (44) in a game since 2023 in win over Kentlake.

Adonai Garza and Luke Garza celebrate a touchdown for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentlake celebrates a point against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake volleyball continues to roll, wins third straight

Kentlake has two games left in the regular season with the most wins in a season since 2008.

Kentlake celebrates a point against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Reporter
On his third touchdown of the night, Darian Williams points to the sky. Photo by Robby Mullikin

Believe in the ‘K’: Kentwood clinches two seed in NPSL

Kentwood snaps three-game losing streak against Tahoma, wins 27-24.

On his third touchdown of the night, Darian Williams points to the sky. Photo by Robby Mullikin
Jordyn Daigle and Isabella Cabaccang chase the ball for Kentlake and White River. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

White River clinches NPSL title in win over Kentlake

Falcons shut out for second time in three games as season finale looms.

Jordyn Daigle and Isabella Cabaccang chase the ball for Kentlake and White River. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
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Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

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ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4

After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.

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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners

Toronto scored 12 runs over four innings to dominate Seattle in Game 3.

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Makana Lum-Lang tips the ball over the net for Kentridge in their match against Mount Rainier. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge volleyball comes up short against Mount Rainier

Chargers fall in four sets to top-seeded Rams.

Makana Lum-Lang tips the ball over the net for Kentridge in their match against Mount Rainier. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning marathon

For the first time since 2001 the Mariners fight for their first pennant in franchise history.

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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Dan Ito

Kentwood’s Dan Ito is the coach of a back-to-back state girls golf team.

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Lincoln Moore runs the ball for Kentlake against Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake football notches second win of the season

Kentlake had to go to fourth string quarterback Lincoln Moore.

Lincoln Moore runs the ball for Kentlake against Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Reporter