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KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 stars drop state opener to Bainbridge

The Kent Little League 11 and 12-year-old All-Star team opened the state tournament on Saturday in Port Orchard on a strong note against Bainbridge Island,… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Comeback bid falls back for Senior All-Stars

The early hole the Kent Little League Senior All-Star team dug for itself proved to be too much on Sunday afternoon at Bothell High.Trying to… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Thunderbird coach Rob Sumner

On ice: Campers take over ShoWare Center

He has been to the ShoWare Center to see the Seattle Thunderbirds more times than he has fingers and toes to count.Monday afternoon, however, 12-year-old… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Thunderbird coach Rob Sumner

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 10-11 stars advance to state semifinals

The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team continued its torrid pace Wednesday evening in a quarterfinal game of the state tournament at Windjammer… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: July 22-29

Have an item that belongs in the Reporter's Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to sports writer Erick Walker at ewalker@kentreporter.comBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThis camp for players ages… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2009
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Kramer Sims delivered big for the Kent 11 and 12-year-old Little League All-Star team during the district tournament

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 All-Stars win district title, advance to state

Ciancio, Kryzsko and Sims.High-powered law firm?Not quite, though the power part of that equation is spot on when talking about Kent Little League’s 11 and… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
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Kramer Sims delivered big for the Kent 11 and 12-year-old Little League All-Star team during the district tournament

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
  • BY Wire Service
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
  • BY Wire Service
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
  • BY Wire Service
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
  • BY Wire Service
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
  • BY Wire Service
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
  • BY Wire Service
Wide receiver Jacob Foyston is part of the King County Jags’ Kent-Meridian connection. Foyston