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Kentwood players and coaches post for a picture with West Seattle. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Kentwood unveils Unified Champion School banner

Kentwood is one of two schools in the state to be honored with the banner.

 

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2026
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

 

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Martino Boprey (Sr.) wrestling and LaJaya Brown (Sr.) are this week’s winners.

 

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Kentwood, Kentridge and Kentlake punch tickets to inaugural state tournament

In the first sanctioned season of flag football, three Kent area schools will represent at state.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Malachi Morris (Fr.) swim and Makayla Thomas (Sr.) flag football are this weeks winners.

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Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Pack the Gym 2026: Kent tradition continues

Kent-Meridian and Kentridge brought the whole Kent community together.

Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
Kentridge head coach Zac Webb claps as he wins his biggest game as the Chargers' head coach. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Hoops: Kentridge boys charge through Auburn

Moimoi’s 27 help Chargers beat Auburn for the first time since 2018 and now are tied for NPSL top spot.

Kentridge head coach Zac Webb claps as he wins his biggest game as the Chargers' head coach. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot makes acting debut

WNBA guard plays herself in guest appearance on NBC series ‘Chicago Med’

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Ben Sanders (Jr.) swim and Kyra Ready (Jr.) dance are this week’s winners.

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Brandon Tagle heads to the hoop en route to 18 points in the loss to Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood free falls to fourth straight loss

Game slips through the Conks’ fingertips as Auburn reigns supreme.

Brandon Tagle heads to the hoop en route to 18 points in the loss to Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Layni Culp celebrates a touchdown with her teammates against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake flag football splits two-game set

The Falcons won their second game of the season before falling to Thomas Jefferson.

Layni Culp celebrates a touchdown with her teammates against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
Brandon Tagle (right) and Caleb Ross (left) celebrate the win over Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Terrific Tagle: Kentwood senior lifts Conks to comeback win

Brandon Tagle didn’t miss a shot in his 16-point third quarter vs. Kennedy Catholic.

Brandon Tagle (right) and Caleb Ross (left) celebrate the win over Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Ramiyah Bacani dibbles the basketball for Kentlake. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Kentlake girls basketball off to best start since 2017

Ramiyah Bacani leads Falcons to 13-point win over Washington.

Ramiyah Bacani dibbles the basketball for Kentlake. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin
Former Kentwood and University of Washington running back Richard Thomas was named the new head football coach at Kentridge. Courtesy photo/UW Dog House on Facebook

Kentridge hires Richard Thomas as new head football coach

Thomas graduated from Kentwood and later UW before a short stint with the Baltimore Ravens.

Former Kentwood and University of Washington running back Richard Thomas was named the new head football coach at Kentridge. Courtesy photo/UW Dog House on Facebook
Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Liberty High’s Whitaker scores 52 to set single-game school record

The senior guard at the Renton school scored 40 in first half in a win against Tennyson (CA).

Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Gio Moimoi (Sr.) basketball and Mackenzie Coble (Jr.) flag football are this week’s winners.

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Former Kent-based T-Birds star Shea Theodore makes 2026 Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights’ defenseman chosen to Team Canada hockey; played 2010-15 in Kent

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Kent-Meridian’s Keilor Garcia puts Decatur to bed after scoring the second Royals goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent’s top sports stories of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.

Kent-Meridian’s Keilor Garcia puts Decatur to bed after scoring the second Royals goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Raymond Wong (Jr.) and Harper Bertuccio (Fr.) are this week’s winners and play basketball.

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