The Kentwood High girls basketball team moved one step closer Tuesday night to clinching their sixth straight state berth.
Senior Liz Mills delivered big for a second straight game, scoring a team-high 15 points in leading the Conquerors past Evergreen 58-53 in a first-round West Central District matchup at Kentwood High.
In winter 2011, the University of Washington is launching an accelerated program allowing students to graduate in three years. It allows high school students to enroll in UW courses, mostly held in the comfort of their own school as well as during the summer on the UW campus. Students will earn a UW Accelerated Program certificate upon successful completion of the 45-credit program.
The UW Accelerated Program introduces students to the rigors and expectations of university-level coursework and smoothes the transition from high school to college. It also offers students a stronger application for admission to the UW built on a proven record of success in UW coursework.
The UW is collaborating with Kent School District to pilot the program, with plans to expand the program to other districts across the state in 2012. Kent was chosen for its strong interest and early commitment. Working with its diverse student population in the pilot phase will also provide a good test case for students and school districts across the state.
Edward Lee Vargas, superintendent of the Kent School District (and UW alumnus), stated, “I’m excited about our UW partnership and the tremendous opportunities for our students as we focus on accelerating equity and excellence in college and career readiness for all.” David Szatmary, UW vice provost for Educational Outreach, said, “We’re pleased by this opportunity for the UW to help coordinate a smoother path from high school to college.”
The future is bright on the Kentridge High gymnastics mats.
That future appears to be coming earlier than expected, too.
Kentridge freshmen Ellie Hoekman and Amy Hiraki both starred in last week's district meet, held Feb. 11 at Mount Rainier High in Des Moines. Hoekman posted a 9.225 on her floor routine and Hiraki added a 7.25 on the uneven bars as both qualified for the state meet, which will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.
The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 8-2 Feb. 12 at the ShoWare Center. Burke Gallimore and Travis Toomey scored goals for Seattle in front of the 4,771 in attendance.
Kent country singer Bobby Dean will have a CD-release part 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Golden Steer Steak and Rib House, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.
Tons of fun are in the works for children of all ages at the “You Me We Fest” from 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Good To Go! passes for upcoming State Route 520 tolls are now available online, by phone and at two new customer service centers in Seattle and Bellevue.
The Washington State Department of Transportation also is deploying mobile customer service centers to help bring Good To Go! directly to drivers before toll collections begin on the SR 520 floating bridge this spring, according to a WSDOT media release.
Strong thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening in Kent and the rest of the Western Washington lowlands from Bellingham to Chehalis.
Behind 57 saves from goalie Calvin Pickard and multi-point games from three different players, the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Spokane Chiefs 3-1 Feb. 13 at the ShoWare Center.
I found the condemnation of a recent sign encouraging people to vote silly. The sign said, 'Ready, Aim, Vote!' with gasp! gun sights. Anybody can tell it was not encouraging violence, but encouraging people to take charge of their future by voting.
I do agree with the assessment that police officers do need more training before going solo on the streets but I also see a need for more training for senior drivers. Once retirement age hits a more extensive retesting and retraining should be in place for all drivers. I recognize that my eyesight and reflexes are not what they were at 18, but not everyone is aware and may fear having less independence in the "golden years."
COLTON MARLOWE, Kentlake
Grade: Junior.
Sport: Wrestling.
Accomplishment: Marlowe outlasted teammate Sean Farr 8-5 in the championship match of the 130-pound bout at the sub-district tournament.
Favorite class: Weight lifting.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: (I would invite) Megan Fox. She is super hot. I would serve her whatever she wanted.
Greatest athletic moment: Going to state as a sophomore because I hadn’t experienced anything like that before.
Most recent book read/author: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Currently playing on your iPod: “No hands” by Waka Flocka.
In 10 years, I will be ...: Hopefully getting a high-paying job.
JASON BOYCE, Kentwood
Grade: Senior.
Sport: Basketball.
Accomplishment: Boyce, Kentwood’s leading scorer, delivered again last Friday, depositing 20 points to lead the Conquerors over Tahoma 77-60.
Favorite class: English. If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: My brother Aaron, Martin Luther King Jr., (teammate) Alec Wilson and I’d serve my mom’s garlic chicken pizza.
Greatest athletic moment: Winning the state basketball title (last year) and the 2010 football season.
Currently playing on your iPod: “All the lights” by Kanye West.
JOSH SMITH, Kent-Meridian
Grade: Sophomore.
Sport: Wrestling.
Accomplishment: Smith pulled the biggest upset of the sub-district tournament, entering the day as the No. 4 seed and leaving with the title after working over Mount Rainier’s A.J. Antoigue 23-13.
Favorite class: Math.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: I would invite John Wooden because I like to know what made him the best (college basketball) coach. I would serve steak, lobster, mashed potatoes, vegetables and sparkling apple cider.
Currently playing on your iPod: Journey. In 10 years I will be ... : I will have a career as an engineer.
KAYLIN MOSLEY, Kentridge
Grade: Junior.
Sport: Basketball.
Accomplishment: Mosley finished the season on a high note, scoring a season-high 9 points against Mount Rainier.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: Definitely University of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie, and I would serve spaghetti and garlic bread.
Favorite class: Sports medicine.
Greatest athletic moment: Making varsity fastpitch as a freshman, making varsity basketball this year.
Currently playing on your iPod: Taylor Swift.
In 10 years, I will be ... : Graduated from college and either hired to be a physical therapist or start my own business as a physical therapist.
SARAH TOEAINA, Kentwood
Grade: Freshman.
Sport: Basketball.
Accomplishment: Toeaina scored a team-high 13 points, lifting the Conquerors over Tahoma 42-37.
I attended the Economic Development Committee meeting held on Jan. 24, 2011, and was pleased that the board is willing to review the Traffic Mitigation fees, as to the effect they will have in attracting new business in Kent.
I do feel however the graphs - showing new investors in our city - to be a bit deceptive.
In recognition of the 17th annual Spay Day on Tuesday, Feb. 22, South County Cats is offering 25 free spay/neuter vouchers for cat owners in south King County.
Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, invites constituents to participate in a live telephone town hall Feb. 22 to discuss legislative issues.
The call will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and last one hour.
The Kentridge High boys basketball team ran out of gas Friday afternoon at the ShoWare Center.
Despite 25 points from star Gary Bell and 14 more from Brendan Westendorf, the Chargers blew a 13-point third-quarter lead in falling to Puyallup 61-60 in a South Puget Sound League seeding game.
Puyallup didn't take its first lead until 1-minute, 10 seconds remained in the fourth quarter, when guard Jay Balmer split the defense for an uncontested layup, giving the Vikings a 59-57 advantage. Kentridge (15-7) went up seconds later on a 3-pointer by Denzel Daniels, but it was to no avail.
The postseason tends to bring out the best in Kentwood High's Liz Mills.
Last year as a junior, Mills averaged 17 points per game in the playoffs, nearly five points above her season average.
Now a senior, Mills was at it again Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kentwood's first playoff game of the season. The 5-foot-11 forward scored 19 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, leading the Conquerors past Emerald Ridge 65-59 in a showdown for the South Puget Sound League's No. 3 seed to the West Central District tournament.
Tickets are on sale for the Harlem Globetrotters 2011 World Tour that stops at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
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