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Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Dec. 4

Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Dec. 4

  • Dec 4, 2014
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Kent-Meridian's Nate Barton goes up for a shot as Auburn's Gavin Strojan goes for the block during Wednesday night's game.

Kent-Meridian rallies to edge Auburn, 65-62 | Prep boys basketball

Romaine Jackson scored 26 points to lead visiting Kent-Meridian to a 65-62 win over Auburn in a nonleague boys basketball game Wednesday night.

  • Dec 4, 2014
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Kent-Meridian's Nate Barton goes up for a shot as Auburn's Gavin Strojan goes for the block during Wednesday night's game.
Gordy Gurson moves the ball down the field during the Seattle Impact FC home opener in the Major Arena Soccer League at the ShoWare Center.

Gurson thrives in leading Impact’s attack

Don't let his stature fool you, Seattle Impact FC forward Gordy Gurson can be a scoring dynamo on the field with more than 15 goals scored in the first three indoor soccer games.

Gordy Gurson moves the ball down the field during the Seattle Impact FC home opener in the Major Arena Soccer League at the ShoWare Center.

Want to play some pickleball?

Those looking for a winter activity can check out Pickleball, a slowly growing alternative to racket sports that combines aspects of badminton and tennis on a smaller court that can be played inside and outdoors.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 3

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Dec. 3

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kentridge falls in state soccer playoffs

The Kentridge High School girls soccer team lost in overtime to Gig Harbor 2-1 in the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament on Nov. 12 at French Field.

Kent Middle School League gymnastics standings | Nov. 25

Latest scores, standings from middle school varsity girls gymnastics

  • Nov 25, 2014
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Bonney Lake's Michael Kelly and the U-! Graham Trucking hydro

Bonney Lake’s Kelly takes Oryx Cup battle; Covington’s Shane captures series title

Bonney Lake's J. Michael Kelly and the U-1 Graham Trucking captured the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship on Saturday afternoon in Doha, Qatar, the final championship heat of the H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing season.

  • Nov 23, 2014
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Bonney Lake's Michael Kelly and the U-! Graham Trucking hydro

Benton County judge rules cities can ban recreational marijuana businesses

A third superior court judge on Friday agreed with an opinion issued by the state Attorney General’s Office last year, concluding that nothing in Initiative 502 overrides local governments’ authority to regulate or ban marijuana businesses.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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22 players walk out on Seattle Impact FC because of owner

This wasn't the opening season that Seattle Impact FC owner, player and coach Dion Earl envisioned when he first announced the debut of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) team in June.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Nov. 21

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys basketball standings | Nov. 21

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Covington's Jimmy Shane and the U-6 Oberto Beef Jerky unlimited hydroplane were penalized in the first elimination heat but stormed back to win the second heat Friday.

Kelly, Theoret, Shane capture Oryx Cup prelims | Hydroplane racing

When Friday's first day of racing was completed at the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha, Qatar, Bonney Lake's J. Michael Kelly and Canadian Jean Theoret along with the hometown fans of Doha had big smiles on their faces.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Covington's Jimmy Shane and the U-6 Oberto Beef Jerky unlimited hydroplane were penalized in the first elimination heat but stormed back to win the second heat Friday.
Jimmy Shane

Covington’s Shane tops Oryx Cup qualifying | Unlimited hydroplanes

Covington's Jimmy Shane in the Oberto Beef Jerky set the qualifying pace for the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha, Qatar on Thursday afternoon with an average lap speed of 143.024 mph.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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Jimmy Shane
Kent Valley Rainiers forward Dylan Moriarty

Kent Valley Rainiers go undefeated at Chicago invitational

The surprising Kent Valley Rainiers' 16U AAA Tier-1 hockey team went undefeated in preliminary-round games at the Bauer World Invitational in Chicago last weekend.

  • Nov 13, 2014
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Kent Valley Rainiers forward Dylan Moriarty
Seattle Impact's Francisco Cisneros battles Sockers forward Nick Perera for the ball during MASL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Sockers subdue Impact in debut | MASL soccer

Nick Perera scored four goals with two assists and Kraig Chiles added a hat trick as the San Diego Sockers routed Seattle Impact FC 14-4 in a Major Arena Soccer League match at the ShoWare Center on Saturday.

  • Nov 10, 2014
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Seattle Impact's Francisco Cisneros battles Sockers forward Nick Perera for the ball during MASL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Kentlake drops Jefferson, finishes with .500 mark | Prep football

Danstan Kaunda and Tino Wells each scored from a yard out and Matt Burley made two interceptions, leading Kentlake to a 17-8, season-ending, South Puget Sound League crossover victory over Jefferson at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.

  • Nov 7, 2014
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Highline College student-athletes excel on and off the field

Highline College was honored as one of the top five schools in the 2014 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Academic President's Cup for academic performances of student-athletes and third amongst colleges with eight or more teams.

  • Nov 7, 2014
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Runners participate in the 2012 Kent Christmas Rush Fun Run. This year's run is Dec. 13.

Registration open for Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

Registration is open for the city of Kent’s 32nd annual Christmas Rush Fun Run set for Saturday, Dec. 13.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Runners participate in the 2012 Kent Christmas Rush Fun Run. This year's run is Dec. 13.
Kent-Meridian sophomore quarterback Ben Woods has thrown 17 touchdown passes this season to help the Royals advance to a district playoff game Friday at Gig Harbor.

Woods leads Royals into district playoffs | Prep football

He throws for 25, he throws for 35, he throws for 45. Kent-Meridian High quarterback Ben Woods has made a name for himself in his first varsity season as a reliable and precise thrower, with more than 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Kent-Meridian sophomore quarterback Ben Woods has thrown 17 touchdown passes this season to help the Royals advance to a district playoff game Friday at Gig Harbor.

Seattle Impact FC soccer coaches gone from team

Seattle Impact FC coaches Jason Dunn and Todd Haley have left the arena soccer team just days before the team's season opener at the ShoWare Center.