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Both Kentridge and Kentwood wore pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. Photo taken by Robby Mullikin

Kentridge girls soccer wins second straight, downs Conks

Makenna Bennett and Jenae Stephenson net two goals each in the win.

Both Kentridge and Kentwood wore pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. Photo taken by Robby Mullikin
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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

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Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners
Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners
Darian Williams stiff arms a Kennedy defender. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Kentwood football struggles against Kennedy

Conks score two touchdowns late in first half, but get shut out in second half.

Darian Williams stiff arms a Kennedy defender. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin
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Shannon McLain sets new Kentlake record for career goals

The junior broke a record that has stood for 25 years at Kentlake.

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Natalia Krall-Cruz drives on goal en route to her first goal of the night against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer drops points at Auburn Riverside

Despite a second half equalizer from Natalia Krall-Cruz, the Chargers fall to Ravens.

Natalia Krall-Cruz drives on goal en route to her first goal of the night against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood running back Ezra Moaalii takes on an Auburn Riverside defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood’s offense explodes as the Conks dominate Auburn Riverside

The Conks’ 63 point total is the most a Kentwood team has scored since 2012.

Kentwood running back Ezra Moaalii takes on an Auburn Riverside defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Addison Edwards (left) goes up with teammate Matteo Finseth (right) for the block. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake volleyball wins third straight match

The Falcons now have won five straight matches against Auburn Mountainview since 2022.

Addison Edwards (left) goes up with teammate Matteo Finseth (right) for the block. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Reese Lee kicks the ball forward for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer can’t spark comeback against Tahoma

Conks take first loss of the season against Tahoma in their 2025 home opener.

Reese Lee kicks the ball forward for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Adonai Garza stiff-arms a Thomas Jefferson defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Late touchdown completes comeback as Kent-Meridian downs Thomas Jefferson

Luke Garza ran for 112 yards and recorded 6.5 tackles in the Royals’ first win of the season.

Adonai Garza stiff-arms a Thomas Jefferson defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kallie Phon takes a chip shot for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood girls golf continues to dominate

After a 2nd place finish at state in 2025, the Conks look to take home the crown this time around.

Kallie Phon takes a chip shot for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Miles Fuavai makes a one-handed interception during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

NPSL football preseason predictions

Top to bottom prediction for how the NPSL will finish in the 2025 season.

Miles Fuavai makes a one-handed interception during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
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Kentwood hires Quincey Davison Jr. as new football coach

Davison has been on the KW staff for two years, graduated from KW in 2012.

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Kentwood linebacker gives a smile during team drills at Kentwood football practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood’s Quincey Davison brings new type of energy to Conk football

Kentwood is coming off a 5-5 season and looks to make headway in the difficult 4A NPSL.

Kentwood linebacker gives a smile during team drills at Kentwood football practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Diya Thomas. Courtesy photo

Prep athletes to watch for during fall sports season

Here are players around South King County who will be grabbing headlines across the NPSL.

Diya Thomas. Courtesy photo
2024 Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year Sam Doma makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian football looks to turn the corner in 2025

The Royals won just two games in 2024, but hope to find more wins this season.

2024 Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year Sam Doma makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Renton School District and coaches union reach tentative agreement

The union had planned to strike if an agreement was not made.

Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing