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The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

A Mile-stone – and then some

In saving his best strides for last, Wasserman came home with another first.

  • Aug 20, 2008
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The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

S. Oregon hands Jaguars third straight football loss

An unusual dry spell continues for the King County Jaguars.

  • Aug 19, 2008
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Encore: Kent tennis team will return to nationals

The Weakend Warriors are just as strong as ever on the tennis court.

  • Aug 19, 2008
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RECREATION CALENDAR FOR AUG. 16

BASEBALLKENT CVAC GATORS TRYOUTSTryouts for this 2009 Sandy Koufax 13U team are scheduled for Aug. 16 and 23 on the upper field at Lindbergh High… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2008
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Vann Belvoir can’t help but smile when discussing Schoolin You

Vann Belvoir: Horse track junkie

He’s a track junkie. One minute, he’s talking excitedly about his time in the spotlight as one of the nation’s premier jockeys. The next, with the speed of an auctioneer on a double-shot caffeine kick, he’s colorfully divulging how being a trainer gives him a rush like no other.

  • Aug 15, 2008
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Vann Belvoir can’t help but smile when discussing Schoolin You

Enumerator takes Strong Ruler Stakes | Horse Racing

Enumerator fended off all challengers down the stretch for a 2 ¼-length victory Sunday in the $50,000 Strong Ruler Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs.

  • Aug 13, 2008
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Most people get into scuba diving to see what’s under the water

‘GirlDiver’ Cindy Ross out to prove scuba isn’t just for men

The first time Cindy Ross got the inkling to try scuba diving, she was told by someone of the male persuasion that she couldn’t do it.

  • Aug 12, 2008
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Most people get into scuba diving to see what’s under the water
Grimaces turn to grins as Amy Weimar of Renton

South Sound women head to Vancouver for FemSport Fitness Challenge

In the workaday world, Ruta Biteman has done some heavy lifting as a caterer. Amy Weimar is all about precision with her various instruments as a dental hygienist. And Jaclynn Moergeli does double-duty, dealing the cards at an area casino while working toward her masters degree in counseling.

  • Aug 8, 2008
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Grimaces turn to grins as Amy Weimar of Renton

Warriors seeking another trip to USTA adult tennis nationals

The Weakend Warriors are back on the tennis court.

  • Aug 7, 2008
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SBI REBELS TRYOUTS

SBI REBELS TRYOUTS

  • Aug 7, 2008
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The U-50 Miss Albert Lee/Spirit of the Navy

Seafair: Controversial waves splash Chevy Cup finish

For Auburn’s Dave Villwock, it was the right place, the right time – and the right speed. For Kent’s Jeff Bernard, it was another trip to the finals, though not the results he enjoyed last month in Indiana. And for Brian Perkins of Kent, it just wasn’t the best of days on Lake Washington.

  • Aug 5, 2008
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The U-50 Miss Albert Lee/Spirit of the Navy

KYSA teams savor the experience from tourney

Malia Arrant and Jimmy Dunn agreed that the results weren’t exactly what they wanted.

  • Aug 5, 2008
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This time, it all goes right for Li

There were no scorecard glitches this time.

  • Aug 5, 2008
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Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison

Jeff Bernard, Brian Perkins churn up-and-coming hydro wakes

Jeff Bernard will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as it’s not fifth place. Brian Perkins will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as his boat is running. Different perspectives, but the same goal for the two local drivers who gradually are making more waves on the unlimited hydroplane circuit.

  • Aug 1, 2008
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Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison

Li shares early lead in state junior golf play

Rui Li, who’ll be a junior at Kentwood High in the fall, shot a 5-over-par 76 on Wednesday, giving her a share of the lead in the girls 16-17 age division at the Washington Junior Golf Association tournament in Spokane.

  • Aug 1, 2008
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RECREATION CALENDAR

SBI REBELS TRYOUTS

  • Aug 1, 2008
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Toby Mollett

Trying the other side of triathlon training

Name a city in the U.S. or abroad and, chances are, Toby Mollett probably has been there at some point.

  • Jul 30, 2008
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Toby Mollett

Blackshirts roll past the Jaguars, 26-7

The East County Blackshirts put the first 26 points of the game on the board on the way to a 26-7 victory against the King County Jaguars in a North American Football League game last Saturday at French Field.

  • Jul 29, 2008
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Dosveedanya splits two, Fury twice at National Cup soccer

The Dosveedanya 93 Red girls team from the Kent Youth Soccer Association gained a split of its first two games this past weekend at the U.S. Club Soccer National Cup tournament in Virginia Beach, Va.

  • Jul 29, 2008
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Four from area win district golf titles

Tom Zavada of Kent won the boys 14-15 age division, Kentridge High star Lauren Sewell took the 16-17 girls title, Kentwood’s Kent Hagen won the 16-17 boys, and Kent’s Catherina Li dominated the 12-13 girls in last week’s Washington Junior Golf Association district championship at The Classic Golf Club in Spanaway.

  • Jul 29, 2008
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