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Adonai (left), Jerry and Luke (right) take a photo after the state tournament. Photo provided by Jerry Garza

Garza family takes it to the Tacoma Dome

Kent-Meridian sibling duo both finish top six at state, coached by dad.

Adonai (left), Jerry and Luke (right) take a photo after the state tournament. Photo provided by Jerry Garza
Auburn Mountainview senior Sebastian Arius backs down a Federal Way player. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Why play the games? WIAA tournament seeding is a head-scratcher | Commentary

Due to recent decisions by seeding committees, do district tournaments serve any purpose?

Auburn Mountainview senior Sebastian Arius backs down a Federal Way player. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Senior Orlando Ventura (basketball) and junior Samantha Gimpes (wrestling) take home awards.

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State Basketball Previews

Kentwood takes on Arlington in the opening round of the 4A boys state tournament.

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Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood punches ticket to state basketball tournament

Brandon Tagle scores 12 fourth quarter points to fuel comeback.

Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Bryanna Zhunio-Chevez (So. Cheer) and Adonai Garza (Jr. Wrestling) win this weeks awards.

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Corey Tita goes for a layup against Curtis. Tyler Rubenstein / For the Reporter

Kentwood basketball pulls away late against Curtis

Kentwood is now 2-1 in district tournament, needing one more win to make state.

  • Feb 19, 2025
  • Tyler Rubenstein, For the Reporter
Corey Tita goes for a layup against Curtis. Tyler Rubenstein / For the Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the week: Kentlake

Josie Pedeferri (Flag Football Sr.) and Matthew Lawrence (Basketball Sr.) are this weeks winners.

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Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

District Tournament preview: Girls basketball

Kentwood and Kentridge sneak in, see tough roads ahead.

Jaya Brown goes up for a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter

West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Kentwood and Kent-Meridian face tough competition in opening rounds.

Kentwood’s Mason St. Louis takes a three point shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Luke LeChance (Jr. Swim) and Alena Ton (Jr. Basketball) named this weeks winners.

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Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.

Introducing the Kentridge Keowlas

Jayla, Troy and Jaylen are part of a long line of basketball players with the Keowla last name.

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Picture of Jayla, Troy and Jaylen growing up combined with a photo this year.
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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Julie Foree

Foree has been coaching for 15-years and currently coaches at Cedar Heights Middle School.

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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot to return to Chicago

WNBA point guard spent last two seasons with New York Liberty

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Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Pack the Gym delivers a celebration of sport and community

Kentridge and Kentwood battle it out on the court in Unified basketball action.

Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Farzad Karimi (Sr. Wrestling) and Harnur Kaur (Jr. Flag Football) named winners.

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Kentwood hires Quincey Davidson Jr. as new football coach

Davidson has been on the KW staff for two years, graduated from KW in 2012.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentlake

Junior swimmer Carson Haspe and sophomore gymnast Kayelin Giles take home this weeks awards.

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Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Corey Tita wins it for Kentwood in final seconds over Glacier Peak

Kentwood’s Tita, Tagle and St. Louis all scored double figures in win.

Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Tyanna Sims looks to use her size and speed to sprint past a Tahoma defender at the top of the key. Tyler Rubenstein/ For The Reporter

Kentwood High girls basketball falls to Tahoma Bears

Conks sit one game out of a playof spot, five league games remaining.

  • Jan 21, 2025
Kentwood’s Tyanna Sims looks to use her size and speed to sprint past a Tahoma defender at the top of the key. Tyler Rubenstein/ For The Reporter