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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Pam Mackenzie

Mackenzie coaches gymnastics and track at Northwood Middle School.

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Kentwood dominates in first sanctioned flag football games

Conks’ three-headed quarterback trio helps the offense score 79 points in two games.

Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr

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Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes

Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Pearlynah Afoa (Sr.) golf and Kyle Soper (Sr.) Cross Country are this weeks winners.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Collin Jones (Sr.) tennis and Keaira Sinclair (Sr.) gymnastics are this week’s winners.

Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

Brandon Tagle drives past a teammate at practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood boys basketball season preview

After a devastating loss to end the 2024 season, Kentwood looks to right that wrong this year.

Giovanni Moimoi during Kentridge practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge hoops and Gio Moimoi prep for new season

The Chargers went just 9-12 a season ago, but left with lots of promise.

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Kent-based T-Birds, Puyallup Tribe agree to partnership

Becomes the exclusive Tribal and casino partner of the junior hockey team and ShoWare Center

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Erick Kelley (Sr.) wrestling and Mesgana Petros (Fr.) volleyball are this weeks winners.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Participants in the 2024 City of Kent Christmas Rush. This year’s race is Dec. 13. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Christmas Rush run/walk set for Dec. 13 along Green River

43rd annual event features 10K run and 5K run/walk

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

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Brian Smith elected into Washington Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Kent School District AD Smith coached at Peninsula, Nooksack Valley and Bellingham high schools.

Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

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Kentwood falls to Curtis in Week 10 playoff tussle

Conks stopped a game shy of the state tournament in 10-point loss to Vikings.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Owen Irey (So.) cross country and Makenna Bennett (Sr.) soccer are this weeks winners.

Kentwood celebrates the win over Kentridge on senior night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood volleyball continues hot streak, downs Kentridge

Conks win fourth straight as they head to the district playoffs.

Shannon Mclain heads the ball for Kentlake against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Silas silences Kentlake and wins 1-0 on road

Kentlake can’t find the back of the net and allows just one goal in the first five minutes…

Kentridge players console one another after falling to Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Chargers shocked: Upset by Emerald Ridge in penalties

Kentridge entered winners of last six out of eight, but lose to 16th seeded Jags.

Adonai Garza and Luke Garza celebrate a touchdown for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Royal ending: Kent-Meridian ends 2025 with big win

Kent-Meridian scores the most points (44) in a game since 2023 in win over Kentlake.