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RUGBY: Kent pair brace for rugby overseas

They’re separated by years, but not talent. One has grown into the veteran, the captain of her team,…

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RUGBY: Kent Crusaders run of excellence hard to match

Quietly, the Kent Crusaders have become one of the area’s most successful programs in all sports. The Crusaders,…

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola

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Kent Little Leaguers snag district crown

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars took care of business on Saturday, upending Auburn 4-1 in Federal Way…

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Get your tickets: Thunderbirds’ first home game for season is Sept. 18 at ShoWare

The Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2009-10 season at ShoWare Center on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:35 p.m.…

Michael Christiansen's positive approach helped the Kent-Meridian volleyball move up in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings this past fall.

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COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Coaches from K-M, KR, KL and KW delivered big

From the first football practice of August to the final softball out of May, the high school sports…

Keith Hennig guided the Kentwood girls basketball team to a 28-1 record and a Class 4A state title in the winter.

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COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Season, six-year run had a ‘storybook ending’ for Hennig

Looking back, the numbers are both shocking and puzzling. How does a school of more than 2,000 students,…

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Karney’s 44 Kids Camp at French Field on Saturday

Mike Karney is back in town. And the former Kentwood High football star and current member of the…

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RECREATION CALENDAR: June 17-24

Have an item that belongs in the Reporter’s Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to Erick Walker at ewalker@reporternewspapers.com BASEBALL…

Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons guided the boys to a second place finish at state this past spring.

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COACH OF THE YEAR/MALE SPORTS: Like Jamison, these coaches from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood put in the hours

During the course of the school year, I’d be willing to bet that I spend as much time…

Kentridge boys basketball coach Dave Jamison's Chargers were pegged to finish sixth in the South Puget Sound League North Division this past winter. Instead

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COACH OF THE YEAR/MALE SPORTS: Season was a start-to-finish ‘blast’ for KR’s Jamison

It was the type of season no one wanted to see come to an end. A 29-game run…

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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Vertrees proves to be K-M’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime athlete’

Melanie Vertrees believed her future was in gymnastics and cheerleading.

Kentridge junior Kelli Suguro was one of the South Puget Sound League North Division's top all-around players this past spring. A pitcher and shortstop for the Chargers

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Vertrees stood out, but so did these 10 girls from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood

It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep…

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RECREATION CALENDAR: June 12-June 19

HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER’S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER…

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SOCCER: Kent’s Weaver dealt from San Jose to Houston

The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas. The former Kentwood High and Seattle University…

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SOCCER: Kent’s Allen catches on with Seattle Wolves

Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at…

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K-M wrestlers to hold garage sale

Looking to support the Kent-Meridian High wrestling team? Look no further. The K-M wrestling team will be hosting…

Kentwood's running back Darrius Coleman scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Kennedy to open the season. He went on to excel on the basketball court and track during the prep year.

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Coleman chosen as the Reporter’s top male athlete

Darrius Coleman spent the year fielding questions. In the fall on the football gridiron, could he replace Dimitrius…

Kentridge's Gary Bell

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K-M, KR, KL and KW had plenty of standouts from which to choose for the Reporter’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ honor

Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process. During the course of…

Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet

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STATE TRACK: Kentridge’s Tesch delivers fine finish

Laura Tesch tried to calm herself. Having prom the night before the Class 4A state track and field…

Kentwood’s Max Manthou continued his dominance on the court last weekend in Kennewick

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STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland in all-Kent final

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder. And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung. Kentwood high…