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Kentlake sprinter takes first place in the first heat of the 100 meter dash. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Track: Kentlake boys and girls beat Thomas Jefferson

Falcon boys move to 1-1 in duals while the girls move to 2-0 on the season.

Kentlake sprinter takes first place in the first heat of the 100 meter dash. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Matthew Ledbetter on the mound for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Enumclaw no-hits Kentlake: Cooper Markham strikes out 19

Kentlake’s Ledbetter punches out 11 in the loss.

Matthew Ledbetter on the mound for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Braeden Cootes will lead the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds against the Everett Silvertips in a best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

WHL Playoff Preview: Kent-based Seattle vs Everett

Thunderbirds and Silvertips open best-of-seven series Friday, March 28 in Everett

  • Mar 28, 2025
  • By Cami Kepke | Canadian Hockey League
Braeden Cootes will lead the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds against the Everett Silvertips in a best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Senior Ethan Sugimoto (baseball) and Jozi Thompson (Fastpitch, So.) are this weeks winners.

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Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening day on March 27.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Brayden Schuurman skates down the bench after scoring a goal against the Tri-City Americans. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds sneak in to WHL playoffs

Seattle takes on 2024 champs, Everett Silvertips in round one.

Brayden Schuurman skates down the bench after scoring a goal against the Tri-City Americans. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
Delano Ruben Valerio chases down the ball against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian held scoreless for second straight game

Royals boys soccer still searching for first win of the season.

Delano Ruben Valerio chases down the ball against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Riley Gardner (Sr. Fastpitch) and Keilor Cacho-Garcia (Sr. Soccer) named this weeks winners.

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Christopher (left) and Lincoln Moore (right) shake hands on defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Moore brothers equal more runs on the Kentlake diamond

Christopher and Lincoln Moore take the field for the Falcons in their first season together.

Christopher (left) and Lincoln Moore (right) shake hands on defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Morris Schriever (Sr. Judo) and Millie Purganan (So. Dance) win this weeks awards.

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Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Alex Palacios and Logan Wilson (unified basketball) and Aubrey Krestle win award.

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Mason St. Louis eyes down the defense against Arlington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Arlington shocks Kentwood with fourth quarter comeback

Kentwood’s season ends before the Tacoma Dome in opening round loss.

Mason St. Louis eyes down the defense against Arlington. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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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