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SEMIPRO FOOTBALL: Jags come alive, throttle Snohomish Thunder

It took a few weeks, but the King County Jaguars finally started to come together Saturday night at French Field.Behind a pair of touchdown passes… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
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Kent youngster Drake Westcott

Slide show: A sneak peak at the Seattle Thunderbirds

The Seattle Thunderbirds had their first offseason training camp open to the public Saturday, for the upcoming season.A small crowd of fans came to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2009
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Kent youngster Drake Westcott
Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Kent Seniors brace for state

The numbers don’t lie.But in the case of the Kent Seniors — Kent’s veteran Little League All-Star team comprised of kids between 14 and 16… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
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Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team
Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Big bats, power arms propel 10-11 All-Stars

They’ve got plenty of power.And the Kent 10-11 Little League All-Stars are hoping to put that power on display this weekend at Windjammer Park in… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
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Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.
Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 9-10 All-Stars fundamentally sound, talented

It was textbook baseball at its finest. Good pitching, sound defense and timely hitting.Add it up and there wasn’t a team that could stop Kent’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
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Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 All-Stars win third straight, head to title game

The Kent 11-12 Little League All-Star team continued its hot play on Wednesday night, knocking off Federal Way National, 10-7, at Sunset Park in Auburn.Kade… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
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Kent-Meridian product Isaiah Walker will be leaving this Friday for Idaho State University in Pocatello

K-M’s Walker realizing his vast potential

He flew under the recruiting radar on the football field last fall.Now, Isaiah Walker is doing everything in his power to fly well above the… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2009
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Kent-Meridian product Isaiah Walker will be leaving this Friday for Idaho State University in Pocatello
Evan Cochran of the King County Jaguars is brought down behind the line of scrimmage during Saturday’s loss to West Sound.

SEMIPRO FOOTBALL: Jags fall hard to West Sound Saints

There were some bright spots and some glaring mistakes.Add the two together and the home opener this past Saturday at French Field for the King… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2009
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Evan Cochran of the King County Jaguars is brought down behind the line of scrimmage during Saturday’s loss to West Sound.
Longtime friends Gil Morey

STP: Passion for pedaling

It began as a fun idea and a means of getting into better shape.More than two decades later, the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic has… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2009
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Longtime friends Gil Morey

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic: At a glance

SEATTLE TO PORTLAND BICYCLE CLASSIC: AT A GLANCE• WHAT: Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic• WHEN: Saturday, July 11• WHERE: The race begins in the E1… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2009
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RECREATION CALENDAR: July 8-July 15

BASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThis camp for players ages 6-12 is scheduled for July 27-31, from 9 a.m.-3p.m. at Wilson Playfields in Kent. The cost is $135.… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2009
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Thunderbirds take Russian forward in import draft

The Seattle Thunderbirds selected forward Mikhal Senturin with their first round pick, 35th overall, in the 2009 CHL Import Draft last month.Senturin, at 6 feet… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2009
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KC JAGUARS: AT A GLANCE

KC JAGS: AT A GLANCE• COACH: Mike Astley, third year.• LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 4-6.• ABOUT THE LEAGUE: The Jaguars are part of the 144-team North… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2009
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Wide receiver Jacob Foyston is part of the King County Jags’ Kent-Meridian connection. Foyston

KING COUNTY JAGUARS: Getting back to tradition

Aging and unpadded football players straggle into the parking lot to the practice facility. They step out of their cars and onto the cracked pavement,… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2009
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Wide receiver Jacob Foyston is part of the King County Jags’ Kent-Meridian connection. Foyston

GOLF: Kentridge’s Sewell qualifies for national tournament

Apparently the third time isn’t always a charm.Nobody knows that better these days than Kentridge High senior to be Lauren Sewell.Sewell, one of the state’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2009
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Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

RAPID ASCENSION: Thach quickly making a name for himself

He can bench press 135 pounds 50 times.Punch up his name on YouTube and more than a dozen highlight videos appear. Many are from the… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2009
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Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

VOLLEYBALL: Kent contingent heading to nationals

They’re in it to win it.But when the Kent Juniors U18 Baden volleyball club takes the court this morning at the national tournament in Miami,… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2009
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New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Royal opportunity at K-M

He has been waiting for the right time and the right opportunity.For Brett Drewery, that time — and opportunity — have come.And it has come… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2009
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New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams
The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola

Kent Little Leaguers snag district crown

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars took care of business on Saturday, upending Auburn 4-1 in Federal Way for the District 10 title.It’s the second-straight… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola