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  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Ravens capture boys basketball tourney title

The Kent Ravens 6th grade boys team won the recent Moses Lake Shootout tournament, defeating Stanwood in the championship game, 45-36.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
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A few good skates

What to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon... For some active folks, the weather meant a trip to the Kent Valley Ice Centre, where they could spend an afternoon skating - or sliding - on the ice. The center is located at 6015 S. 240th St., Kent. To learn more about its activities, call 253-850-2400, or visit www.familynightout.com.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
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Sophomore pitcher Zack Wright is one of the big reasons Kentlake has gotten off to a fast start.

Soaring over the diamonds

Jason Evans felt an unfamiliar rumbling in his stomach last Tuesday morning.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Sophomore pitcher Zack Wright is one of the big reasons Kentlake has gotten off to a fast start.
Kentridge junior Kim Quach lets fly with a forehand during last Thursday’s match against Kentwood. Quach and Anna McIntosh came from behind to win No. 1 doubles

Tennis title time? KR wants a taste

Anna McIntosh knows all about contending for a team tennis championship.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge junior Kim Quach lets fly with a forehand during last Thursday’s match against Kentwood. Quach and Anna McIntosh came from behind to win No. 1 doubles

High School Scoreboard

BASEBALL

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

K-M boys back on win track, edge KW

Didn’t take the Kent-Meridian Royals long to bounce right back.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Trainer Doris Harwood set an Emerald Downs record last year with 12 stakes wins

DREAM-MAKER DORIS

Coming off an unforgettable record-breaking season, Doris Harwood refuses to bask in the splendid spotlight.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Trainer Doris Harwood set an Emerald Downs record last year with 12 stakes wins
Gallyn Mitchell won back-to-back jockey titles at Emerald Downs in 1999 and 2000

The diehard fan knows the name because it defines dependability.

The diehard fan knows the name because it defines dependability.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Gallyn Mitchell won back-to-back jockey titles at Emerald Downs in 1999 and 2000

DOWNS LOWDOWN

Schedule – 91-day meeting begins Friday and concludes Sunday, Sept. 28.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

High School Scoreboard

BASEBALL

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake coach Greg Kaas greets Felecia Harris at home plate after Harris homered in last Friday’s 5-2 win against Kentwood.

Hot combo on a cold day

Felecia Harris showed that she’s just as deadly with her powerful bat as she is with her golden right arm.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake coach Greg Kaas greets Felecia Harris at home plate after Harris homered in last Friday’s 5-2 win against Kentwood.

Down to wire for SPSL baseball playoff spots

The race for the South Puget Sound League North Division baseball title became a bit clearer last week.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

High School Scoreboard

BASEBALL

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian senior Victoria Zimmerman lost her left leg in January 2007 when she was struck by a car. She returned to the Royals’ tennis team this spring with a prosthetic leg specially designed for the physical demands of the sport

SERVING UP INSPIRATION

The accident crushed a limb, but not her spirit. Claimed a leg, but not her heart. Changed her life, but not her outlook.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian senior Victoria Zimmerman lost her left leg in January 2007 when she was struck by a car. She returned to the Royals’ tennis team this spring with a prosthetic leg specially designed for the physical demands of the sport

Simmons goes undrafted, but signs as free agent with Raiders

The way Shane Simmons figures it, getting the call late is better than not getting it at all.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Matt Eronemo tries to avoid a tackle by Tahoma’s Evan Denmark while both players pursue the ball during last Friday’s game. Tahoma won

Despite soccer loss, KW still has top spot

After a slow start to their boys soccer season, seems just about everyone had given up on the Tahoma Bears.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Matt Eronemo tries to avoid a tackle by Tahoma’s Evan Denmark while both players pursue the ball during last Friday’s game. Tahoma won

Kentridge girls claim the crown in North

No more second. No more third.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service

Baseball tiebreakers point to KL

Sometimes, things have a way of falling into place no matter how muddled they seem.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge pitcher Danielle Orvella prepares to let one fly during Tuesday’s game against Kentwood. The Chargers fell short in that one

Wild finish livens chase for softball playoff spots

The race for the South Puget Sound League North Division fastpitch playoffs turned into a battle of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for Kentlake, Kentwood and Kentridge on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

  • Jun 2, 2008
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge pitcher Danielle Orvella prepares to let one fly during Tuesday’s game against Kentwood. The Chargers fell short in that one