Reporter honors the Chargers’ Woods, Henderson

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Natano Woods and Bonet Henderson. COURTESY PHOTOS

Natano Woods and Bonet Henderson. COURTESY PHOTOS

Kentridge High School’s Natano Woods, senior, track and field, is the Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Business law.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Video games.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents.

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: Listening to music.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Young Nudy” by Mister

From the Sideline

“Natano Woods finished the NPSL regular season as the No. 2 shot putter and No. 4 discus thrower in the league with marks of 50 feet, 1½ inches and 151-9, respectively. He is also ranked in the top 10 in the 4A classification in Washington State in both events. He has accumulated more varsity points than any other male athlete on the team.” – Coach Al Waltner

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Kentridge High School’s Bonet Henderson, senior, track and field, is the Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: AP human geography and pre-calculus.

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Hanging out with my friends.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom.

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: Listening to music.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Valentine” by YK Osiris.

From the Sideline

“Bonet Henderson is a shining example of working hard to achieve her goals. She has broken two records, in the 100 and 200 meters, and is on the way to break those at the 4A state meet at Mount Tahoma High School Memorial Day weekend.” – Coach Jami Weinbrecht


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