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City of Kent to offer NFL Flag Football teams for children

City of Kent Parks have partnered with the NFL Flag Football League to offer teams this summer for…

Cameron Schmidt scored two goals for the Seattle Thunderbirds in a 4-3 playoff loss to Penticton on Tuesday, March 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse

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Penticton takes 3-0 WHL playoff series lead over T-Birds

Dallas Stars prospect Cameron Schmidt scored twice but the Seattle Thunderbirds fell 4-3 to the Penticton (B.C.) Vees…

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Around the Sound Sports Pod Ep. 2 now live

Check out our new podcast covering local high school sports with interviews and highlights.

Kentridge players swarm to Levi Baca in the outfield after his walk-off single.

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Kentridge walks off Kentwood in extra innings

Levi Baca’s two run single ends his cold streak and snaps KR’s three game skid.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Xander Tillison (junior), judo, and Emily Villalobos (sophomore), fastpitch, are this week’s winners.

Ben Ray leads the Around the Sound Sports podcast.

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Around the Sound Sports Podcast Episode 1

Check out our new podcast covering local high school sports with interviews and highlights.

Kenzie Coble flips the bat against Hazen. Photo provided by Eric Todd / @ETDPI

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Kentridge throws combined no-hitter against Hazen in 18-0 win

University of Iowa commit Jo Thompson drove in five and struck out 10 in the win.

Defenseman Radim Mrtka and the rest of the Seattle Thunderbirds advanced to the Western Hockey League playoffs after taking seventh place in the Western Conference. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds advance to Western Hockey League playoffs

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs against the…

Kentridge’s Akoni Nazarino punched eight tickets in his four innings of work. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge loses second game in a row in walk-off fashion

Behind a strong start from Akoni Nazarino, Kentridge lets win slip away.

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

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.