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Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate

Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.

  • Jan 19, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)
Kentlake’s Omari Williams dishes a pass to a teammate. Photo Credit: Ben Ray/ The Reporter

King Showcase: Kentridge boys and Kentwood girls come out on top

Kent high school basketball teams went 2-1 in the accesso ShoWare Center King Showcase on Jan. 16. Kentlake and Kentridge boys had teams represented, and… Continue reading

Kentlake’s Omari Williams dishes a pass to a teammate. Photo Credit: Ben Ray/ The Reporter
Kentwood freshman Brandon Tagle plays defense against Auburn. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter

Basketball: Kentwood drops close game to defending state champs

On Jan. 13, the Kentwood Conquerors fell to the Auburn Trojans, 65-61, ending the Conks’ three-game win streak. The loss dropped them into a tie… Continue reading

Kentwood freshman Brandon Tagle plays defense against Auburn. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter
Freshman Brandon Tagle and sophomore Mason St. Louis of Kentwood are locking down the Wenatchee Panthers. Photos by Ben Ray/Kent Reporter
Freshman Brandon Tagle and sophomore Mason St. Louis of Kentwood are locking down the Wenatchee Panthers. Photos by Ben Ray/Kent Reporter
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Kent-based T-Birds goalie Thomas Milic helps Canada win World Junior title

Milic’s solid play puts him in spotlight at tournament

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King Showcase in Kent to feature state-ranked high school basketball teams

8-game boys and girls tournament Jan. 16 at ShoWare Center includes Kentridge boys against Mount Si

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Thunderbirds’ Ratzlaff chosen WHL Goaltender of the Month

Ratzlaff compiles 8-0-0-1 record in December for Kent-based team ranked No. 1 in the CHL

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Kent-Meridian senior Jordan Bailey attempting to convince the official for a favorable call for the Royals. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Kent-Meridian senior Jordan Bailey attempting to convince the official for a favorable call for the Royals. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Chargers sophomore Jamari Harris drives to the basket. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Basketball: Kentridge Chargers lead NPSL standings so far

In a battle of the ridge lines, Kentridge emerged victorious Dec. 22 over Emerald Ridge, claiming ridge supremacy in boys basketball. The Chargers won by… Continue reading

Chargers sophomore Jamari Harris drives to the basket. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
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Kent-based Thunderbirds keep on dominating in Western Hockey League

Seattle has won 8 of 9 heading into Christmas break

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Martin Sortun and Lake Youngs win Kent elementary schools volleyball crown

Martin Sortun and Lake Youngs were crowned champions at the Kent elementary schools volleyball district round-robin tournament on Dec. 10. Martin Sortun was the winner… Continue reading

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Kentridge seniors Xzavier Randhawa and Alex Connor running up the floor on offense against Auburn Mountainview. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Kentridge beats Lions by 18, extends win streak to three games | Basketball

The Kentridge Chargers took down the Lions of Auburn Mountainview 76-58 on Dec. 13, handing them their first loss of the 2022 boys basketball season.… Continue reading

Kentridge seniors Xzavier Randhawa and Alex Connor running up the floor on offense against Auburn Mountainview. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
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Titan wrestler Nazar Kharlanov stacks his opponent in the first round Dec. 7.

Todd Beamer wrestling team takes down Kentlake

Todd Beamer High School began their boys wrestling duel season Dec. 7 at Kentlake High School. The Titans took down the Falcons by a final… Continue reading

Photos by Ben Ray/the Mirror
Titan wrestler Nazar Kharlanov stacks his opponent in the first round Dec. 7.
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565 participate in 40th Kent Christmas Rush 10K/5K run/walk

Tahoma High senior Daniel Castelluccio, 17, wins 10K

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Seattle Thunderbirds move to No. 1 in Canadian Hockey League poll

First top ranking of the season for Kent-based team

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Four Seattle Thunderbirds make Canada’s National Junior Team

Will participate in World Junior Championships Dec. 26-Jan. 5

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Tyler Lockett during the Dec. 7 press conference. (Screenshot from Youtube)

Tyler Lockett, Bobby Wagner pay off school lunch debt for Renton students

The donation comes as the Seahawks wideout receives nomination for NFL’s Man of the Year award.

Tyler Lockett during the Dec. 7 press conference. (Screenshot from Youtube)
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Federal Way schools to pay $5.25M settlement after student athlete’s death

Allen Harris, 16, died during a summer football workout in 2018.

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Kent-Meridian point guard Tariq Hill takes the ball up the floor against Decatur. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Basketball: Kent-Meridian beats Decatur for first 2-0 start since 2014

The Kent-Meridian Royals opened the high school boys basketball season with two wins for just the first time since 2014 by taking down the Decatur… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian point guard Tariq Hill takes the ball up the floor against Decatur. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Jonathan Borte (ball in hand) stands next to Jake Davies warming up before their first game against Emerald Ridge. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Kentridge grads launch water polo program

There are 18 sports sanctioned by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) — but water polo is not one of them.

Jonathan Borte (ball in hand) stands next to Jake Davies warming up before their first game against Emerald Ridge. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing