Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Pack the Gym 2026: Kent tradition continues

Kent-Meridian and Kentridge brought the whole Kent community together.

Kentridge High School hosted the Kent School District’s Pack the Gym event on Jan. 22.

The Chargers took on Kent-Meridian High School in the unified basketball game combined with a celebration of community. Food trucks packed the Kentridge courtyard, and students flooded into the gym to share their support for their schools.

On the court, Kentridge and Kent-Meridian left on level terms tied 37-37.


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Kent-Meridian player drives to the basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Kent-Meridian player drives to the basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Kentridge player lines up a shot during pack the gym. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Kentridge player lines up a shot during pack the gym. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Ian Fazio Sheeler smiles for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Ian Fazio Sheeler smiles for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

The crowds never disappoints at pack the gym. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

The crowds never disappoints at pack the gym. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

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