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State Basketball Previews

Kentwood takes on Arlington in the opening round of the 4A boys state tournament.

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Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood punches ticket to state basketball tournament

Brandon Tagle scores 12 fourth quarter points to fuel comeback.

Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

District Tournament preview: Girls basketball

Kentwood and Kentridge sneak in, see tough roads ahead.

Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter

West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Kentwood and Kent-Meridian face tough competition in opening rounds.

Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Photos provided by Jayla Keowla
Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.

Introducing the Kentridge Keowlas

Jayla, Troy and Jaylen are part of a long line of basketball players with the Keowla last name.

Photos provided by Jayla Keowla
Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.
Graphic provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Julie Foree

Foree has been coaching for 15-years and currently coaches at Cedar Heights Middle School.

Graphic provided by Kent School District.
Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Pack the Gym delivers a celebration of sport and community

Kentridge and Kentwood battle it out on the court in Unified basketball action.

Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
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.

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

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

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

Image taken from NWAC website of their member school map. Courtesy image
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