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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.

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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Honey Sychtysz

Sychtysz is a true champion of inclusion as she coaches unified basketball and track and field.

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.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Zach Hernandez (Sr. baseball) and Maddie Hughes (So. Track and Field) take home this weeks awards.

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.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Cody Stoner (Sr. Soccer) and Ayla Johnson-Souza (Sr. Track and Field) are this weeks winners.

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.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Keira Wu (Jr. Tennis) and Kade Cagampang (Fr. Baseball) are this weeks winners.

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.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Leone Suamtaia (Sr. Fastpitch) and Jacob Lawrence (So. Baseball) are this weeks winners.

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

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Kentridge baseball outlasts Kennedy with 4-2 win

Owen Finlayson’s second inning three-run double was the difference.

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Everett eliminates Kent-based T-Birds from WHL playoffs

Silvertips grab 1-0 win in double overtime in game six

Genesis Miller pitches the ball for the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge softball off to best start since 2014 after shutout vs. Auburn

It’s been more than 20 years since the Chargers have made it to state.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton will host a national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Renton

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Renton to host national soccer team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mayor: ‘This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year.’

The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate a 6-3 win over Everett on April 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds rally to defeat Everett 6-3 in WHL playoffs

Trailed 3-1 in second period before scoring five consecutive goals to take 2-1 series lead