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Senior Jasper Estrellado in his phases of the triple jump. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentridge High boys take fourth at state track meet

KR’s Alex Conner and KW’s Vai Green shine in track and field finale

Senior Jasper Estrellado in his phases of the triple jump. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic was selected to the Canadian Hockey League first team for the 2022-2023 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic makes CHL All-Star first team

Seattle defenseman Kevin Korchinski chosen to third team

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic was selected to the Canadian Hockey League first team for the 2022-2023 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
Team photo after both games finished. Ben Ray / The Reporter

3A-4A split softball All-Star game doubleheader

Games featured players from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way. 4A won game one (8-1) while 3A won game two (10-5).

Team photo after both games finished. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Mariners program supports cleanup at Kent Little League fields

Little League also receives $10,000 grant

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The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate one of their goals during a 6-1 win against Kamloops May 31 in the Memorial Cup at Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL

Kent-based T-Birds earn spot in Memorial Cup semifinal

Seattle clobbers Kamloops 6-1 to advance; one victory away from playing for championship

The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate one of their goals during a 6-1 win against Kamloops May 31 in the Memorial Cup at Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL
From right to left Julian Gene Fortin (3), Roman Hutchinson (1), Jaylon Jenkins (2) pose after sweeping the triple jump event.

Federal Way boys track team wins 4A state high school title

The Federal Way girls team finished in the top 5 for the second consecutive year.

From right to left Julian Gene Fortin (3), Roman Hutchinson (1), Jaylon Jenkins (2) pose after sweeping the triple jump event.
Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports reporter Ben Ray’s beat in South King County. Be sure to check out Ben Ray’s reporting in the Federal Way Mirror, Kent Reporter, Auburn Reporter and the Renton Reporter.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
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T-Birds fall to Quebec in second round of Memorial Cup

Seattle 1-1 in tournament heading into May 31 game against Kamloops

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Kent-based Thunderbirds win Memorial Cup opener

Crnkovic scores hat trick to lead Seattle to 6-3 victory

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Kentwood High softball heads out from the Covington school to the state tournament sandwiched between the students and the pep band. Ben Ray / The Reporter

It’s a parade inside their city yeah | Photos

Kentwood High softball sent off to state tournament

Kentwood High softball heads out from the Covington school to the state tournament sandwiched between the students and the pep band. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Sophia Sappa at bat in for the Conks in their first game of the day. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood High softball district tournament recap

Wright struck out 17 in game 1 victory

Sophia Sappa at bat in for the Conks in their first game of the day. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

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JJ Ursino up to bat in the sixth after colliding with teammate in right center field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood softball to state in back-to-back years

Conks take down Olympia 4-3 on the way to the big dance.

JJ Ursino up to bat in the sixth after colliding with teammate in right center field. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent-based Thunderbirds target first Memorial Cup championship

Team travels to Kamloops to seek first Canadian Hockey League title

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T-BIRDS WIN WHL TITLE

Seattle takes series from Winnipeg in front of sellout crowd of 6,202 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

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Royal’s junior Andres Zuluaga takes on a Ballard defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian historic boys soccer season ends with 5-0 loss

Future bright for Royals program

Royal’s junior Andres Zuluaga takes on a Ballard defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Thomas Milic in goal for the Thunderbirds May 17 against Winnipeg at the ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based Thunderbirds take commanding 3-1 lead in WHL Championship

Seattle is one win away from its second championship in franchise history

Thomas Milic in goal for the Thunderbirds May 17 against Winnipeg at the ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
Royals junior Saul Rodriguez looks to control the ball late in the game against the Ravens. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian boys soccer ready for playoffs

Royals finish in third place in the NPSL standings.

Royals junior Saul Rodriguez looks to control the ball late in the game against the Ravens. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kent-Meridian celebrating the win after the game, but giving respect to the crowd. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian boys state soccer tourney drought ends

Royals take down Bainbridge High School 1-0 to advance to Class 3A playoffs

Kent-Meridian celebrating the win after the game, but giving respect to the crowd. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Seattle’s Jeremy Hanzel scored two goals to help lead the Thunderbirds to a 6-3 win over Winnipeg in the WHL Championship Series Tuesday, May 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based Thunderbirds top Winnipeg to take WHL Championship Series lead

Seattle wins 6-3 at ShoWare Center to go up 2-1 in best-of-seven series

Seattle’s Jeremy Hanzel scored two goals to help lead the Thunderbirds to a 6-3 win over Winnipeg in the WHL Championship Series Tuesday, May 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds