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Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Dayna Vi has her hand raised as the winner of her state tournament. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood’s Dayna Vi wins back-to-back state titles

Vi along with her sister Yula both made the championship match.

Farzad Karimi leaps into the arms of head coach Todd Owens. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian boys wrestlers shine on state stage

WIAA Mat Classic XXXVII shows local wrestlers in action.

Brandon Tagle drives to the basket for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood beats Olympia behind Tagle’s 30-point performance

Caleb Ross chipped in with 16 points and a trio of 3-pointers.

Gio Moimoi scored 27 for the Chargers as Kentridge defeated Auburn at Kentridge High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District basketball tournament previews

Local boys and girls hoops previews for each opening-round matchup on path to state.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Kentwood players and coaches post for a picture with West Seattle. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

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Kentwood unveils Unified Champion School banner

Kentwood is one of two schools in the state to be honored with the banner.

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Kentwood, Kentridge and Kentlake punch tickets to inaugural state tournament

In the first sanctioned season of flag football, three Kent area schools will represent at state.

Kentridge head coach Zac Webb claps as he wins his biggest game as the Chargers' head coach. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Kentridge boys charge through Auburn

Moimoi’s 27 help Chargers beat Auburn for the first time since 2018 and now are tied for NPSL…

Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

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Pack the Gym 2026: Kent tradition continues

Kent-Meridian and Kentridge brought the whole Kent community together.

Brandon Tagle heads to the hoop en route to 18 points in the loss to Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood free falls to fourth straight loss

Game slips through the Conks’ fingertips as Auburn reigns supreme.

Layni Culp celebrates a touchdown with her teammates against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake flag football splits two-game set

The Falcons won their second game of the season before falling to Thomas Jefferson.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

Brandon Tagle (right) and Caleb Ross (left) celebrate the win over Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Terrific Tagle: Kentwood senior lifts Conks to comeback win

Brandon Tagle didn’t miss a shot in his 16-point third quarter vs. Kennedy Catholic.

Ramiyah Bacani dibbles the basketball for Kentlake. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

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Kentlake girls basketball off to best start since 2017

Ramiyah Bacani leads Falcons to 13-point win over Washington.

Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty High’s Whitaker scores 52 to set single-game school record

The senior guard at the Renton school scored 40 in first half in a win against Tennyson (CA).

Kent-Meridian’s Keilor Garcia puts Decatur to bed after scoring the second Royals goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent’s top sports stories of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.

Former Kentwood and University of Washington running back Richard Thomas was named the new head football coach at Kentridge. Courtesy photo/UW Dog House on Facebook

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Kentridge hires Richard Thomas as new head football coach

Thomas graduated from Kentwood and later UW before a short stint with the Baltimore Ravens.

Caleb Ross takes a jump shot at Tahoma High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood’s dominance continues in win over Mountlake Terrace

Caleb Ross and AJ Gabriel help bolster Conks to sixth straight win.

Jaylen Keowla dribbles the ball up the floor for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge’s Jaylen Keowla wins it in final moments over Jackson

There were five lead changes in the final two minutes, but Kentridge got the win.