Quietly, the Kent Crusaders have become one of the area’s most successful programs in all sports.The Crusaders, who play from January through May, recently won… Continue reading
The Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2009-10 season at ShoWare Center on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:35 p.m. against the Everett Silvertips.A special presale for… Continue reading
From the first football practice of August to the final softball out of May, the high school sports seasons blend together to form one nine-month… Continue reading
Looking back, the numbers are both shocking and puzzling.How does a school of more than 2,000 students, one that is known for its athletic prowess… Continue reading
During the course of the school year, I'd be willing to bet that I spend as much time on the phone with area coaches as… Continue reading
It was the type of season no one wanted to see come to an end. A 29-game run that, in some ways, defied logic.How could… Continue reading
Mike Karney is back in town.And the former Kentwood High football star and current member of the St. Louis Rams would love nothing more than… Continue reading
Have an item that belongs in the Reporter's Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to Erick Walker at ewalker@reporternewspapers.comBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps for players ages 6-12 are… Continue reading
Melanie Vertrees believed her future was in gymnastics and cheerleading.
It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep career.More rare, however, is the athlete who… Continue reading
HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER'S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER ERICK WALKER AT EWALKER@KENTREPORTER.COMBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps… Continue reading
Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at a Major League Soccer career, is playing… Continue reading
The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas.The former Kentwood High and Seattle University star, playing in his inaugural Major League Soccer… Continue reading
Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process.During the course of the prep calendar, I see hundreds of athletes… Continue reading
Looking to support the Kent-Meridian High wrestling team?Look no further.The K-M wrestling team will be hosting an all-day garage sale on Saturday, June 13 at… Continue reading
Darrius Coleman spent the year fielding questions.In the fall on the football gridiron, could he replace Dimitrius Bronson in the Kentwood High backfield?In the winter… Continue reading
Laura Tesch tried to calm herself.Having prom the night before the Class 4A state track and field meet can leave a kid a bit frazzled… Continue reading
Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder.And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A boys… Continue reading
The Kentwood High boys golf team has been on the rise for several years now.The Conks anticipated finally reaching the top last week during the… Continue reading
Kentridge’s Lauren Sewell continued ascension on the golf course last week during the Class 4A state tournament at Pasco’s Sun Willows Golf Course.Kentwood’s Rui Li,… Continue reading
