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Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

STATE TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner grabs gold

He ran with something to prove.And by Friday evening at the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High, it was clear… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

TENNIS: KR’s Overland, KW’s Manthou advance to state semis

Max Manthou and Matt Overland are each one win away from making it an all-Kent contest for the Class 4A state boys singles tennis championship.The… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: May 28-June 4

BASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps for players ages 6-12 are scheduled for June 24-26, and July 27-31, from 9 a.m.-3p.m. at Wilson Playfields in Kent. The… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge siblings Luke and Amelia Carpenter will be competing in the Class 4A state track meet this weekend at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma.

TRACK: Kentridge’s Carpenters come up big at district meet

By ERICK WALKERewalker@kentreporter.comTalk about having a family feel.That’s the way things turned out for the Kentridge High track and field team this past weekend at… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge siblings Luke and Amelia Carpenter will be competing in the Class 4A state track meet this weekend at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma.

PREPS OF THE WEEK: May 22-28

KATIE ADAMSSchool: Kentwood.Grade: Senior.Sport: Fastpitch.Accomplishment: Adams went 4-for-4 with three runs batted in, leading Kentwood past Puyallup 8-0 in a West Central District III game.… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Max Manthou

TENNIS: Manthou power – KW siblings brace for state tournament

Tess Manthou had doubts. Older brother Max had confidence.The siblings might have been on opposite sides of the spectrum last past weekend during the Class… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Max Manthou

TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner stunned by misfortune

The frustration is evident in Steven Warner’s voice.Warner, one of the state’s elite track and field hurdlers, delivered some big performances last weekend at Mount… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

TRACK: K-M’s Vertrees delivers big at district meet

Melanie Vertrees is just scratching the surface.That being the case, it’s hard to imagine what the Kent-Meridian senior might accomplish this weekend at the Class… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's A.J. Easterbrook

BASEBALL: Kentwood eliminated by Newport, 13-7

The foundation of the Kentwood High baseball team was rocked Saturday morning at Everett Memorial Stadium in the opening round of the Class 4A state… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's A.J. Easterbrook
Kentridge's Matt Overland delivers a strong return during West Central District tournament action last week at Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway. Overland gave Kentwood's Max Manthou a challenge

TENNIS: KW’s Manthou, KR duo crowned at district tournament

Max Manthou knows all about getting to the state tennis tournament through the front door.Now, Paul Yi and Vineeth Omkaram know that feeling, too.Manthou, the… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Matt Overland delivers a strong return during West Central District tournament action last week at Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway. Overland gave Kentwood's Max Manthou a challenge

FASTPITCH: Kentwood wins two, clinches state berth

The Kentwood High fastpitch team wasted little time Friday afternoon in reaching its goal.Behind a pair of golden pitching performances, the Conquerors knocked off Olympia… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

FASTPITCH: KL splits pair at WCD tournament, remains alive

The Kentlake High fastpitch team had its back against the wall Friday afternoon at Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway.Righthanded pitcher Nikole Weber then delivered the… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Jaclyn Onosko just picked up the javelin this season. That didn't stop her

TRACK: ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Jaclyn Onosko just wanted to run.The Kentridge High junior didn't have any interest in heaving a shot put, springing off a pole vault or twisting… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Jaclyn Onosko just picked up the javelin this season. That didn't stop her

TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner hitting stride

It's all starting to come together for Kentwood High senior Steven Warner.Warner, one of the key cogs in Kentwood's high-powered track and field team, served… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

TRACK: Third times proves to be a charm for KL boys

They came up short at the Pasco Invitational.They did so again at the Shoreline Invitational.Last week during the South Puget Sound League track and field… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

TRACK: K-M contingent continues to burn up oval

They're so young.But their talent is unmistakable.Kent-Meridian's blazing 4 x 400 relay team put that talent — and, of course, that speed — on full… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

TENNIS: First-day West Central District results

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT TENNIS RESULTSGIRLSGirls singles round 1: Sandy Dennett-Aub d Cayla Stahley-Oly 6-0, 6-1; Kjelby Sewright-Beth d Sarah Soriano-BP 6-3, 6-3; Kim Quach-KR d… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Landen Wasserstrom splits a pair of Gig Harbor defenders and takes a shot on goal.

BOYS SOCCER: Kentridge eliminated by Gig Harbor, 1-0

By MIKE BALDWINFor The ReporterThe Kentridge High boys soccer team watched its state tournament chances vanquish in thin air on Saturday in Graham.All it took… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Landen Wasserstrom splits a pair of Gig Harbor defenders and takes a shot on goal.

TENNIS: KR advances one, KW six to district tournament

Expectations were shifted around during last week’s South Puget Sound League girls tennis tournament at Kent-Meridian High.While Kentwood was nicely surprised, advancing six girls through… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

BASEBALL: Kentwood clinches state berth

Just call him Alexander the Great.Kentwood ace Alexander Lee was that good Saturday afternoon at Heidelberg Park in Tacoma.The hard-throwing righthander allowed just two hits… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service