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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot wins 2nd WNBA championship

Courtney Vandersloot takes title with New York Liberty after winning crown in 2021 with Chicago Sky

 

Kentwood senior Aly Skagen with a tip over the net for the Conks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood volleyball sweeps Stadium, moves into playoff position

Conks currently sit in fifth place in the NPSL.

 

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Cody Nguyen and Reyna Zimmerman take this weeks awards for the Chargers.

 

Kaylee Futch shows some emotion after a big point for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake volleyball dominates Titans in straight sets

Kentlake gets a big win when it comes to the standings, eyes postseason with six games left.

Kaylee Futch shows some emotion after a big point for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Neveah Molina (Volleyball) and Tajveer Singh (Tennis) are the winners from Kent-Meridian.

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Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Soccer: Kentridge dominates Kentwood, takes top spot in NPSL

Chargers defeat Kentwood 6-0 with five different goal scorers.

Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Eric Brill

Brill is coaching his eleventh season in the Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Kentlake senior Ava Cox and sophomore Cooper Altinay take home this weeks award.

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Kentwood’s Diya Thomas dazzles as she sets new school record

She scored a school record six goals in an 8-1 win over Auburn.

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Brayden Holbertson (left) and Owen Boucher (right) celebrate the home opening win for the first of the season. Photo taken by Brian Liesse / The Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds win in overtime to open home schedule

Nishaan Parmar’s OT goal capped a two goal comeback after the T-Birds trailed 4-2 in third period.

Brayden Holbertson (left) and Owen Boucher (right) celebrate the home opening win for the first of the season. Photo taken by Brian Liesse / The Seattle Thunderbirds
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week of Sep. 27

Kentwoods Ethan Heidal (football) and Diya Thomas (soccer) take home this weeks honors.

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Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee has five touchdowns in win over Auburn Riverside

After starting the year 0-2, the Conks got in the win column thanks to their star.

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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City of Kent honors Paralympian medalist Jaleen Roberts

Roberts took silver in the long jump and bronze in the 100 meters in Paris

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week of Sep. 20

Avan Woods (soph.) plas football for the Chargers, Tiana Stephenson (Sr.) plays soccer.

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Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer continues hot start in win vs. Bethel

Conks junior Diya Thomas and sophomore Alyssa Cromwell net two goals each in win.

Kentwood’s Diya Thomas and Alyssa Cromwell celebrate a goal with a handshake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week

Kent-Meridian seniors Kyle Soper (XC) and Claire Eaton (Swim) named athletes of the week.

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The Kent YMCA on the East Hill. Free summer swimming lessons at the YMCA to youth ages 8-15 from African Diaspora communities in South King County is a program that received funds from King County. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA

Three Kent programs receive King County youth sports grants

Basketball, swimming programs and a park festival to get funds

The Kent YMCA on the East Hill. Free summer swimming lessons at the YMCA to youth ages 8-15 from African Diaspora communities in South King County is a program that received funds from King County. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA
Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake football falters in week one

Falcons have an extremly young team this year, looking to improve week to week.

Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer searches for second consecutive state berth

Chargers last consecutive state tournament appearances were in 2015 and 2016.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter
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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

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