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

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

Eight of the games will be against WHL rival Portland Winterhawks

Seattle’s Gracyn Sawchyn in action for the Thunderbirds. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
Kentridge’s Ella Schug controls the ball in the draw against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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.

Kentridge’s Ella Schug controls the ball in the draw against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Freshman Kaylee Futch goes for a kill against the Ravens at Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray The Reporter

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 on the road. “All we have been… Continue reading

Freshman Kaylee Futch goes for a kill against the Ravens at Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray The Reporter
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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 High School girls soccer took down Renton 2-0. Thomas Jefferson boys tennis took down Auburn Riverside to potentially split the 2023 league championship. But Raven freshman Jeremy Yang won his match to remain undefeated this season. Auburn Riverside volleyball remains unbeaten in league with a straight set victory over Kentlake. The final leg of this Auburn Riverside heavy episode looks at Raven football, who won big over Todd Beamer 54-14.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Davontae Redding and Kyle Brown celebrate a touchdown in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior Ella Schug with the ball at her feet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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

Girls soccer team off to its best start since 2019

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

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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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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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

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

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.

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

Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week: Shannon McLain

Kentlake Falcon freshman soccer player.

Shannon McLain
Cayden Kujala

Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week: Cayden Kujala

Kentlake senior runs cross country

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

Shaffer is the cross country team captain.

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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 2023.

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

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.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Head Coach Randy Robbins working with wide receivers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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

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

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