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Stars sign veteran goalkeeper Sanaldo | MASL

The Kent-based Tacoma Stars have signed Brazil native and MASL veteran Sanaldo Carvalho to an agreement for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. Per… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2019

Rybinski grounds Rockets in overtime | WHL

Henrik Rybinski made his first goal as a Seattle Thunderbird a memorable one Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C. Rybinski scored at 2:38… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2019

Kentridge’s Erickson earns WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week honors

Kentridge swimmer Hans Erickson is a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner for Week 20, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced Wednesday. Erickson, a senior,… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2019
The field takes off at the start of the 2018 Longacres Mile. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Emerald Downs announces 2019 stakes schedule

27 races worth an aggregate $1.5 million in purses on the slate

  • Jan 30, 2019
The field takes off at the start of the 2018 Longacres Mile. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Stars sign MASL veteran to contract

The Tacoma Stars have signed international player and MASL veteran Jonathan Greenfield to a contract. As per team and league policies, terms of the agreement… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2019
Former Seattle Thunderbird Barzal shines in NHL All-Star Game

Former Seattle Thunderbird Barzal shines in NHL All-Star Game

Ex-Kent player earns respect of game’s top stars

Former Seattle Thunderbird Barzal shines in NHL All-Star Game
Seattle goalie Roddy Ross looks to smother the puck during WHL play against Kamloops on Sunday. Ross made 24 saves and improved his record to 5-1-0-1. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds blast Blazers

Wedman, Richards, Rybinski each have three points in 5-2 win over Kamloops

  • Jan 28, 2019
Seattle goalie Roddy Ross looks to smother the puck during WHL play against Kamloops on Sunday. Ross made 24 saves and improved his record to 5-1-0-1. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
The Thunderbirds’ Nolan Volcan tries to move the puck in front of Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison and Lethbridge keeper Carl Tetachuk during WHL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

Hurricanes slip past Thunderbirds

Philp, Tyszka, Volcan score in 4-3 loss to Lethbridge

  • Jan 26, 2019
The Thunderbirds’ Nolan Volcan tries to move the puck in front of Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison and Lethbridge keeper Carl Tetachuk during WHL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds
Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller

Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller

Kentridge High School’s Nolan Cleary, swimming, is the Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week. Q: What is your favorite subject in school? A: Calculus… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2019
Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller
At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr

Edgar Martinez finally makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr
Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross makes one of his 34 shots in a 2-1 Western Hockey League win over Spokane on Tuesday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds’ Ross rocks Chiefs in ShoWare debut

Goalie has 34 saves in 2-1 win over Spokane

  • Jan 23, 2019
Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross makes one of his 34 shots in a 2-1 Western Hockey League win over Spokane on Tuesday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Kentridge comes up short to Woodinville in overtime, 72-71

Kentridge comes up short to Woodinville in overtime, 72-71

Rematch: Falcons rally to overcome Chargers in a battle of girls basketball powers | PHOTOS

Kentridge comes up short to Woodinville in overtime, 72-71
Photos by Sarah Brenden

Kentwood downs Davis at King Showcase in Kent

Conquerors snap two-game losing streak

Photos by Sarah Brenden
Westendorf helps Vikings to road victory | WWU women’s basketball

Westendorf helps Vikings to road victory | WWU women’s basketball

Bobbi Westendorf, a Kentridge grad, contributed nine points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds in Western Washington University’s 75-67 road victory over Saint Martin’s in… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2019
Westendorf helps Vikings to road victory | WWU women’s basketball
Title wave: Chargers cruise to sixth straight NPSL division swim title

Title wave: Chargers cruise to sixth straight NPSL division swim title

Kentridge senior Milo Andersen swims the butterfly leg of his 200-yard individual medley during a North Puget Sound League Cascade Division meet against Kent-Meridian last… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2019
  • By Mark Klaas mklaas@soundpublishing.com
Title wave: Chargers cruise to sixth straight NPSL division swim title
Fury shoot past Stars 7-4

Fury shoot past Stars 7-4

The Tacoma Stars finished a two-game Pacific Division weekend with a 7-4 Major Arena Soccer League loss to the Ontario Fury at Citizens Business Bank… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2019
Fury shoot past Stars 7-4
Wedman hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals 6-4

Wedman hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals 6-4

6,021 teddy bears collected for first responders | PHOTOS

  • Jan 20, 2019
Wedman hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals 6-4

Thunderbirds earn point in shootout loss to americans

Mount, Philp score in 3-2 WHL loss to Tri-City

  • Jan 19, 2019
The Stars’ Vince McCluskey battles the Sockers’ Felipe Gonzalez as he pushes the ball up the pitch during MASL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars

Sockers erupt in second half to shoot down Stars

The Tacoma Stars gave up seven second-half goals in a 9-4 loss to the Pacific Division-leading San Diego Sockers in front of 2,275 fans at… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2019
The Stars’ Vince McCluskey battles the Sockers’ Felipe Gonzalez as he pushes the ball up the pitch during MASL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars
Conks roll to dual meet victory

Conks roll to dual meet victory

Kentwood dominated Hazen 54-14 in a North Puget Sound League Cascade Division dual wrestling match on Jan. 9. The Conquerors improved to 3-0 in the… Continue reading

Conks roll to dual meet victory