Seattle’s Gracyn Sawchyn in action for the Thunderbirds. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to have 10 games this season on FOX 13+

Eight of the games will be against WHL rival Portland Winterhawks

Kentridge’s Ella Schug controls the ball in the draw against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge and Kentwood draw 1-1 in wet and windy matchup

It is the fourth time since 2017 the two sides have tied in 10 games.

Freshman Kaylee Futch goes for a kill against the Ravens at Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray The Reporter

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Volleyball: Kentlake’s hot league start cools off in loss to Auburn Riverside

Kentlake volleyball’s hot start has cooled off after a straight set defeat to Auburn Riverside on Oct. 5…

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Auburn Riverside has great week, TJ tennis guarantees league split | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode, lots of tightly contested teams went at it from the Week of Oct. 2-6. Lindbergh…

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Angad Bains

In the first ever All-city match, Angad was a medalist for the Chargers.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Tsai Mila

Mila has ran state qualifying time earlier this season.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Volleyball, soccer, tennis, football and more prep sports action | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray chats with coaches and players on recent high school matchups in South King County.

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Renton head coach wins Coach of the Week from Seahawks

Cross has gotten Renton to a 3-1 record and second in KingCo 2A.

Davontae Redding and Kyle Brown celebrate a touchdown in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Do not scratch your eyes: Kent-Meridian football wins by 38

For the first time in over eight years, KM scores over 60 points in a game.

Senior Ella Schug with the ball at her feet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge comes through with a late goal to draw 1-1 against Mount Si

Girls soccer team off to its best start since 2019

Seattle’s Sam Popowich, in preseason action against Everett, scored the winning goal in the Thunderbirds’ WHL season-opening 3-2 win Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Wenatchee Wild. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds edge Wenatchee Wild in season opener

Sam Popowich scores winning goal with 33 seconds left in 3-2 victory

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Season preview: Kent-based T-Birds seek to defend Western Hockey League title

Many top players are gone but others ready to step up; 7 players taken in NHL Draft

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Emerald Downs attendance up 16% in 2023; handle down 10.6%

Auburn track concluded 52-day, live-racing schedule on Sept. 17

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Kent-based Thunderbirds open WHL season on the road at Wenatchee Wild

Opener Sept. 23 followed by home debut Sept. 30 against Portland at ShoWare Center

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Action from the first full week of athletics | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.

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Kent Museum to feature Seattle Thunderbirds hockey exhibit

Exhibit opens Sept. 16 and goes through Oct. 14

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Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week: Haley Swanson

Swanson is coming off a season ending injury in 2022 and looking to have a good season in…

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Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week: Charles Shaffer

Shaffer is the cross country team captain.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Opening weekend for prep football | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.

Head Coach Randy Robbins working with wide receivers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian football’s new coach looks to the future

Randy Robbins takes over the Royals as they turn the page on the gridiron.