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Reese Lee kicks the ball forward for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood soccer can’t spark comeback against Tahoma

Conks take first loss of the season against Tahoma in their 2025 home opener.

Reese Lee kicks the ball forward for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Photo provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Zander Grenich (Sr.) tennis and Avery Peterson (Sr.) golf are this weeks winners.

Photo provided by Kent School District.
Adonai Garza stiff-arms a Thomas Jefferson defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Late touchdown completes comeback as Kent-Meridian downs Thomas Jefferson

Luke Garza ran for 112 yards and recorded 6.5 tackles in the Royals’ first win of the season.

Adonai Garza stiff-arms a Thomas Jefferson defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kallie Phon takes a chip shot for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood girls golf continues to dominate

After a 2nd place finish at state in 2025, the Conks look to take home the crown this time around.

Kallie Phon takes a chip shot for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Miles Fuavai makes a one-handed interception during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

NPSL football preseason predictions

Top to bottom prediction for how the NPSL will finish in the 2025 season.

Miles Fuavai makes a one-handed interception during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
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Kentwood hires Quincey Davison Jr. as new football coach

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

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Kentwood linebacker gives a smile during team drills at Kentwood football practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood’s Quincey Davison brings new type of energy to Conk football

Kentwood is coming off a 5-5 season and looks to make headway in the difficult 4A NPSL.

Kentwood linebacker gives a smile during team drills at Kentwood football practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Diya Thomas. Courtesy photo

Prep athletes to watch for during fall sports season

Here are players around South King County who will be grabbing headlines across the NPSL.

Diya Thomas. Courtesy photo
2024 Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year Sam Doma makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian football looks to turn the corner in 2025

The Royals won just two games in 2024, but hope to find more wins this season.

2024 Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year Sam Doma makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Renton School District and coaches union reach tentative agreement

The union had planned to strike if an agreement was not made.

Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.
Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.
Hilary Knight playing with the Boston Fleet in 2024. Photo courtesy of PWHL.

Professional women’s hockey is coming to Seattle

Olympians Hilary Knight and Cayla Barnes prep for the first season of Seattle women’s pro hockey.

Hilary Knight playing with the Boston Fleet in 2024. Photo courtesy of PWHL.
Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.

Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.
Dallas Glenn speaks to the media at the NHRA Northwest Nationals press conference. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Hometown takeover: Kentwood’s Dallas Glenn gets first win at home track

Dallas Glenn sits second in the Pro Stock Car standings this season.

Dallas Glenn speaks to the media at the NHRA Northwest Nationals press conference. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood High School alum Dallas Glenn. Image Courtesy of NHRA.

Records smashed as local driver wins at Pacific Raceways

Kentwood HS alum Dallas Glenn wins as records on the track fell all weekend.

Kentwood High School alum Dallas Glenn. Image Courtesy of NHRA.
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Kentwood High grad wins Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Run

Ryan Stamper, 19, of Covington takes title after finishing 10th in 2024; Tacoma woman top female finisher

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