Benjamin Ray

Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Corey Tita wins it for Kentwood in final seconds over Glacier Peak

Kentwood’s Tita, Tagle and St. Louis all scored double figures in win.

 

Corey Tita pushes the ball up the floor for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood boys fall at home to Auburn

Conks sit third in NPSL behind Auburn and Kennedy Catholic.

 

Kent-Meridian senior Christian Mortimer drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian boys drop game to Highline

Royals lose third straight game.

 

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi takes a three-pointer against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Hoops: Kentwood and Kentridge split doubleheader

Kentridge girls and Kentwood boys take home wins in rivalry clash.

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi takes a three-pointer against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentlake’s Matthew Lawrence reels the ball in against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake boys basketball drops sixth straight

Falcons search for answers in HS Bryce Demecilio’s first season.

Kentlake’s Matthew Lawrence reels the ball in against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Joshua Manzano makes a pass against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge drops first game of holiday tournament to Todd Beamer

Chargers just struggled out of the gate and couldn’t catch the Titans.

Joshua Manzano makes a pass against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

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Mason St. Louis battles for a loose ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood boys basketball keeps hot streak alive

Conks are winners of seven of their last eight games this season.

Mason St. Louis battles for a loose ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some of the action, with two games on the docket Christmas Day.

Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi dribbles the ball up the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood girls basketball drops fourth straight

Team falls to Riverside for first time since 2017. Head Coach Jordan Nero: ‘We’ll find a way, we always do.’

Kentwood’s Jessica Ajayi dribbles the ball up the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)
Tyanna Sims drives to the basket against Auburn in the loss. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Trojans sweep aside Kentwood in doubleheader

Both boys and girls basketball teams lose to Auburn in NPSL opening play.

Tyanna Sims drives to the basket against Auburn in the loss. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentridge senior Josh Manzano gives a yell after making his fourth three-pointer of the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge boys basketball wins season opener over Lindbergh

Gio Moimoi drops 21 while Josh Manzano makes five threes in the second half.

Kentridge senior Josh Manzano gives a yell after making his fourth three-pointer of the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Antoine Lee sticks his tongue at the camera in a win over Auburn. (Photo by Robby Mullikin)

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee breaks records and inspires next generation

Lee finishes his career with over 6,000 total yards and 62 total touchdowns.

Antoine Lee sticks his tongue at the camera in a win over Auburn. (Photo by Robby Mullikin)
Three Chargers all dance after Shiney Mayanja scored her first goal of the night, Kentridge’s fifth. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Kentridge’s Shiney Mayanja named 4A Offensive POTY along with Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua at 3A.

Three Chargers all dance after Shiney Mayanja scored her first goal of the night, Kentridge’s fifth. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Kentridge girls soccer surprised the three signees at Kentridge. Photo provided by @ETDPI on Instagram.

National Signing Day for Kentridge | Photos

Four Chargers offically signed to play college sports.

Kentridge girls soccer surprised the three signees at Kentridge. Photo provided by @ETDPI on Instagram.
Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace dribbles the ball against Woodinville. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer falls 4-0 in state

Chargers make round of eight for second time ever and run into Woodinville buzzsaw.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace dribbles the ball against Woodinville. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior running back Antoine Lee avoids a Trojan defender early in the game against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

4A NPSL all-league football teams announced

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee named Offensive Player of the Year.

Senior running back Antoine Lee avoids a Trojan defender early in the game against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Makenna Bennett in action against Tahoma back on Oct. 22 at Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer advances to state

Chargers make state for second consecutive year, take on Wenatchee.

Makenna Bennett in action against Tahoma back on Oct. 22 at Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Shawna Behrens

Behrens is in her 16th year of coaching and coaches three sports at Kentlake.

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