Mohagani Townsend (middle) stands with family and friends along with King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer (at far right) on May 28 at T-Mobile Park. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Mariners pay tribute to Federal Way coach Joe Townsend | Photos

Family and friends gathered on the field at T-Mobile Park before the May 28 game.

Johan Zuluaga shouts after scoring the first goal of the game. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Royal rumble: KM soccer wins first state game since 1981

For the first time since 1981, the Royals have reached the main draw of the state tournament.

2024 Unified champion partner and athlete nominees. Photo provided by ROBBY MULLIKIN

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Athlete of the Year voting is now open

Read about the nominees and select your choice for Kent’s male and female Athlete of the Year.

Liberty’s Emi Connell approaches home plate with a smile. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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State tournament previews: Boys soccer and fastpitch

Local high schools prepare for the state tournament.

Jo Thompson swarmed after hitting a walk-off double. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge fastpitch goes 1-2 in districts

Chargers walk-off Battle Ground, but fall to Puyallup the next day.

Anthony Diaz celebrates the game’s winning goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian soccer survives and advances

Royals down Federal Way 2-1 for second win this season over Eagles.

Riley Lambarena pitched four innings against Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District baseball tournament preview

Breakdown and analysis for the first round of the playoffs.

Jozi Thompson pitching against Interlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Fastpitch district tournament preview

Kentridge, Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview begin quest for the state tournament.

Jo Thompson pitches against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge has five-game win streak snapped vs. Auburn Riverside

Chargers now turn eyes to the postseason as they nab the No. 4 seed in districts.

Jack Coleman delivers a pitch for Kentwood against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood baseball just misses the postseason cut

Kentwood drops series to Auburn Riverside and misses playoffs for the first time since 2019.

Photo provided by Kidder Matthews.

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New pickleball facility set to open in Auburn this summer

A 43,959-square-foot building is set to become Rally Pickleball Club.

A crowd of 400 gather to give thoughts and prayers to Joe Townsend. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers Joe Townsend

Townsend was more than a baseball and bowling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School

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Thomas Jefferson HS bowling and baseball coach Joe Townsend dies

Townsend will be remembered as a remarkable coach and person who put his teams first.

Naomi Benavides hits a double against Interlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge’s Naomi Benavides hits three doubles in win over Interlake

Benavides recorded four hits in four at-bats as Chargers drub Saints.

A company plans to turn the former LA Fitness, 27417 Pacific Highway S., into a pickleball facility. BEN RAY, Sound Publishing

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New pickleball facility coming to Federal Way

A facelift is in order for former LA Fitness building as new pickleball courts set to take over.

Kentwood’s Hamza Abdille and Dylan Chavez shake hands after the game’s first goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood soccer’s search for first win continues after 3-2 loss

Ethan Nonthaveth’s 47th minute goal to take the lead was not enough to outlast the Tigers.

Delano Valerio takes the ball from Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian soccer clashes with Lions and leaves level

Royals were down 2-0 and even took a lead, but could not hang on.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Jo Thompson in action against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge’s Thompson strikes out 18 in win vs. Auburn Riverside

Kentridge defeats Auburn Riverside 3-1 in first meeting of the season.

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

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Royals boys soccer wins seventh straight after slow start

Kent-Meridian downs Decatur and creeps toward the top of the standings.