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Kentwood runners pursue records at state track showcase

Kentwood runners pursue records at state track showcase

By Heidi Sanders hsanders@kentreporter.com As they prepare for the Class 4A state championship track and field meet, Kentwood High seniors Nicole Soleim and Harsimran Singh… Continue reading

Kentwood runners pursue records at state track showcase

Kentlake, Kentwood square off in 4A state semifinal

It will be a high noon showdown for the Kentlake and Kentwood baseball teams at 1 p.m. Friday, at Safeco Field. The Conks and the… Continue reading

Kentwood golfers compete at state tourney

The Class 4A boys and girls high school golf championships began Tuesday and wrapped up Wednesday, after the Kent Reporter press deadline. The girls played… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
Mariners visit Kent school for annual DREAM Team Assembly

Mariners visit Kent school for annual DREAM Team Assembly

Boog Powell and other Seattle Mariners visit Meadow Ridge Elementary School and mingle with students on May 17, part of the organization’s annual DREAM Team… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
Mariners visit Kent school for annual DREAM Team Assembly

Berg leads at 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

PGA pro Derek Berg of Sahalee Country Club of Sammamish took a one-shot lead after the second round of the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
WHL champion Thunderbirds eliminated from Memorial Cup

WHL champion Thunderbirds eliminated from Memorial Cup

Saint John delivers 7-0 win

  • May 23, 2017
WHL champion Thunderbirds eliminated from Memorial Cup
Kentwood swimmer receives Academic All-American honor

Kentwood swimmer receives Academic All-American honor

Kentwood High School senior Avry Freaney was recently named an Academic All-American by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. Freaney started her swimming career on… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2017
Kentwood swimmer receives Academic All-American honor

Speedy Alliford Bay heads $50,000 Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs

Peter Redekop’s exciting Alliford Bay heads a field of nine 3-year-old fillies nominated to Sunday’s $50,000 Kent Stakes at Emerald Downs. At 6½ furlongs, the… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2017

Three-way tie atop Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

PGA pros David Phay of Whidbey Golf and Country Club (Oak Harbor), Tyler Sweet of Sunland G&CC (Sequim) and Derek Berg of Sahalee CC (Sammamish)… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2017
Spitfires fly past Thunderbirds at Memorial Cup

Spitfires fly past Thunderbirds at Memorial Cup

The Windsor Spitfires defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-1 in the Mastercard Memorial Cup at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on Sunday night. The Thunderbirds,… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2017
Spitfires fly past Thunderbirds at Memorial Cup
Barkley edges Mach One Rules in Governor’s | Emerald Downs

Barkley edges Mach One Rules in Governor’s | Emerald Downs

Barkley repeated his favorite trick Sunday at Emerald Downs. A 4-year-old chestnut with an unmistakable white face, Barkley collared Mach One Rules in the final… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2017
Barkley edges Mach One Rules in Governor’s | Emerald Downs

Team Sysco captures Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am

Sysco – led by PGA pro Hagen Dickinson and amateurs Jim Redman, Nate Spitzer, Steve Elmore and Russ Heaton – claimed team champion honors Sunday… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2017
Kentwood, Kentlake advance to 4A state baseball playoffs

Kentwood, Kentlake advance to 4A state baseball playoffs

The West Central District baseball tournament dodged rain showers last Saturday and eventually completed the bracket at Art Wright Field. Kentwood took second losing to… Continue reading

Kentwood, Kentlake advance to 4A state baseball playoffs
Kentridge’s Cronk soars 7-2, claims district high jump title

Kentridge’s Cronk soars 7-2, claims district high jump title

Kentridge’s Tyler Cronk continues to scale greater heights. The 6-fo0t-8 junior cleared a personal-best 7 feet, 2 inches to capture the 4A West Central District… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2017
Kentridge’s Cronk soars 7-2, claims district high jump title
Citizen Kitty captures dramatic Hastings Stakes | Emerald Downs

Citizen Kitty captures dramatic Hastings Stakes | Emerald Downs

Citizen Kitty gradually wore down stable mate B C Z Middleton and notched a three-quarter-length victory Saturday in the $50,000 Hastings Stakes for older fillies… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2017
Citizen Kitty captures dramatic Hastings Stakes | Emerald Downs
Otters down Thunderbirds in Memorial Cup

Otters down Thunderbirds in Memorial Cup

Eansor, Strand score in 4-2 loss to Erie

  • May 21, 2017
Otters down Thunderbirds in Memorial Cup
Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes

Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes

In addition to Thoroughbreds, every year Emerald Downs presents has a special day of weiner dog racing, but Sunday represents a first: camel and ostrich… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2017
Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes
Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener

Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener

All games broadcast on 1090 The Fan and NHL Network

  • May 18, 2017
Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener
Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup

Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup

Seattle rallies for dramatic OT win at Regina

  • May 17, 2017
Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup
Sharkzilla charges home in Auburn Stakes | Emerald Downs

Sharkzilla charges home in Auburn Stakes | Emerald Downs

Sharkzilla rallied from the clouds and tagged So Lucky in the final yards for a one-length victory Sunday in the $50,000 Auburn Stakes for 3-year-old… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2017
Sharkzilla charges home in Auburn Stakes | Emerald Downs