Sports

Daviante Dunmore

Kids flock to compete in Kent Junior Olympics

A large field – 1,450 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students from 26 elementary schools – participated in the Kent Junior Olympics at French Field last Saturday.

  • May 13, 2015
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Daviante Dunmore
Kentridge High junior Tanner Conner ranks among the top Class 4A hurdlers in the state.

Kentridge hurdler eyes state championship

For Kentridge High junior Tanner Conner, success in track and field is in his blood.

Kentridge High junior Tanner Conner ranks among the top Class 4A hurdlers in the state.
The Kentwood boys and girls came away with the Kent All-City track and field meet title on Thursday.

Kentwood comes away with All-City track and field title

Kentwood captured the combined team title at the Kent All-City track and field meet at French Field on Thursday.

  • May 8, 2015
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The Kentwood boys and girls came away with the Kent All-City track and field meet title on Thursday.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys varsity track and field standings | May 8

Dual meet results for area middle school athletes and teams.

  • May 8, 2015
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Dave Jamison

Kentridge’s Jamison Hall of Fame bound

Kentridge High’s Dave Jamison will be recognized for his success as a boys basketball coach when he is inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this summer.

Dave Jamison

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys varsity track and field standings | May 1

Dual meet scores for boys, girls middle school squads

  • May 1, 2015
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The Bulls’ Peter Dionne-Yahr unleashes a pitch against the Warriors in a Kent Little League Majors Division game at Ryan Brunner Baseball Fields last Saturday.

Boys of spring: Little League opens new season | SLIDESHOW

A spring tradition, Kent Little League hosted its jamboree at the Ryan Brunner Baseball Fields last Saturday.

  • Apr 30, 2015
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The Bulls’ Peter Dionne-Yahr unleashes a pitch against the Warriors in a Kent Little League Majors Division game at Ryan Brunner Baseball Fields last Saturday.
Kentridge’s Jessica Lam creates fear in her opponents with her play on the court

Patience on court key for Kentridge’s Lam

Kentridge High senior Jessica Lam’s patience and ability to lob the ball on the tennis court have earned her a reputation in the South Puget Sound League North Division.

Kentridge’s Jessica Lam creates fear in her opponents with her play on the court
Kent-Meridian sprinter Nate Barton just took up track and field last year and excels in the 400 meters with one of the top times in the state at 49.54 seconds.

Royals’ Barton finds success as sprinter

In only his second year on the track and field team, Kent-Meridian High senior Nate Barton is ranked among the top boys' 400-meter runners in the state.

Kent-Meridian sprinter Nate Barton just took up track and field last year and excels in the 400 meters with one of the top times in the state at 49.54 seconds.
Kent-Meridian’s Lacey Schomburg switched from shortstop to pitcher this season because the Royals had no players with pitching experience.

Royals’ Schomburg takes on pitching role

When the Kent-Meridian High fastpitch softball team started the season, it had no experienced pitchers.

Kent-Meridian’s Lacey Schomburg switched from shortstop to pitcher this season because the Royals had no players with pitching experience.
The Seattle Mist women's football team will play three games this season at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Fuse to broadcast Seattle Mist women’s football games

The Kent-based Seattle Mist women's football team will get a lot more exposure this season.

  • Apr 7, 2015
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The Seattle Mist women's football team will play three games this season at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kentridge, Kentwood win state dance championships

Kentridge and Kentwood each came away with first-place trophies at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 4A Dance/Drill State High School Championships last Saturday at the Yakima SunDome.

  • Apr 1, 2015
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Taking his cuts: Kentridge’s Matt Fleming works on his swing in a batting cage as he hopes to lead the Chargers back to the playoffs.

Fleming emerges as leader for rebuilding Chargers | Prep baseball

After graduating nine starting players from last season, the Kentridge High baseball team needed a leader to emerge.

Taking his cuts: Kentridge’s Matt Fleming works on his swing in a batting cage as he hopes to lead the Chargers back to the playoffs.

Norris resigns as Kentwood football coach

Rex Norris has resigned after 11 years as the Kentwood High football coach to take a full-time job with Seattle-based Serevi Rugby.

  • Mar 25, 2015
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Kentwood’s Josiah Bronson goes up for a rebound against Woodinville in the state tournament last week at the Tacoma Dome. Woodinville won 58-57.

Kentwood boys settle for sixth at state | 4A Hardwood Classic

After losing its opening game at the Class 4A high school boys basketball tournament, Kentwood came back to take sixth place.

  • Mar 11, 2015
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Kentwood’s Josiah Bronson goes up for a rebound against Woodinville in the state tournament last week at the Tacoma Dome. Woodinville won 58-57.
The Sno-King 14U A2 Bantam hockey team went undefeated in taking the state championship.

Area players help power Sno-King hockey team to state title

The Sno-King 14U A2 Bantam hockey team captured the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association's (PNAHA) state championship last weekend in Spokane, earning a spot in the USA Hockey National 14U Tier II Tournament in Salt Lake City on March 26-30.

  • Mar 5, 2015
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The Sno-King 14U A2 Bantam hockey team went undefeated in taking the state championship.
Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire works behind the plate in Bradenton

Former Kentwood star continues to grow in the Pirates’ system

Enduring a first full season in the minors taught Reese McGuire many things.

Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire works behind the plate in Bradenton

Richland bounces Kentridge from regionals | Boys basketball

Landon Radliff scored 28 points, triggering high-powered Richland past Kentridge 78-51 in the regional round of the state Class 4A Hardwood Classic boys basketball playoffs at Pasco's Chiawana High School on Friday night.

  • Feb 28, 2015
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Kentridge’s Deon Thomas

Kentridge to face Richland in regionals | Prep basketball

Kentridge High takes on heralded Richland in the regional round of the state Class 4A boys basketball playoffs Friday at Chiawana High School in Pasco.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Kentridge’s Deon Thomas
Jimmy Shane

Big crowd honors H1 stars at Unlimited Hydroplane banquet

Steve David had a smile on his face and excitement in his voice Saturday night.

  • Feb 23, 2015
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Jimmy Shane