Ruben Zuluaga makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian soccer falls to Auburn Mountainview despite second-half surge

The Royals got within one, but a second-half dagger ruined KM’s comeback hopes.

Christopher Moore throws a pitch in his first start of his senior campaign for the Kentlake Falcons. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake baseball collapses against Decatur in season opener

The Falcons got a strong start from Christopher Moore, but weren’t able to capitalize.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Brandon Tagle (Sr.) and Ashleigh Tila (So.) both play basketball for the Conks.

Tacoma Dome on film from a disposable camera. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Shot on a disposable camera: WA state basketball 2026

In a world of advancing technology, take a step back and dive into a bit of nostalgia.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Kolbie Mannin (Fr.) gymnastics and Jack Ball (So.) adaptive swim are last week’s winners.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Marek Sklenicka makes one of his 27 saves Saturday, March 7 during a 5-1 win over the Tri-City Americans at the accesso ShoWare. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse Seattle Thunderbirds

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T-Birds chasing WHL playoff spot as regular season nears end

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team is making a late-season run to capture a Western Hockey League…

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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.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

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.

Gio Moimoi attempts a floater against Olympia. Nathan Hyun / For the Reporter

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Kentridge basketball season ends in heartbreak against Olympia

Kentridge’s fourth quarter slump leads to Olympia comeback as Bears head to state tournament.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Ellie Henry (Jr.) flag football and Bryce Henderson (Fr.) wrestling are this weeks winners.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Yula Vi (So.) wrestling, Koper Jones (Sr.) and Alex Borsheim (So.) unified basketball are winners.

Kentridge Chargers stand for national anthem at Puyallup High School. Nathan Hyun / for The Reporter

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Kentridge basketball falls short on the road against Puyallup

The Chargers went to the fourth quarter even with the Vikings but ran out of gas in the…

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.

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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Kendall Anderson

Anderson has coached for 27 years and is the Kentwood wrestling coach.

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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

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Chris Gibson acknowledges the cheering crowd during a White River High ceremony recognizing his 700th career victory.

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WRHS Coach Gibson celebrates 700th basketball win

This is an feat only four other Washington coaches have earned