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Former Kentwood High catcher has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays organization from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates trade ex-Kentwood High catcher McGuire to Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded minor league catcher Reese McGuire, a 2013 Kentwood High graduate, on Monday to the Toronto Blue Jays.

  • Aug 1, 2016
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Former Kentwood High catcher has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays organization from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kelly wins HAPO Columbia Cup after controversial final

J. Michael Kelly, driving the U-5 Graham Trucking, was named the winner of the 2016 HAPO Columbia Cup on Sunday after a controversy-filled final.

  • Aug 1, 2016
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Covington’s Jimmy Shane celebrates after capturing the series opener on the Ohio River earlier this month.

Shane, Miss HomeStreet Bank look to continue hot streak at HAPO Columbia Cup

Covington's Jimmy Shane has been the most dominant H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series driver over the last two seasons.

  • Jul 27, 2016
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Covington’s Jimmy Shane celebrates after capturing the series opener on the Ohio River earlier this month.
Gary Manus

Cobra football, cheerleading program kicks off new season

The Kent Cobras' youth football and cheerleading program for ages 6-13 has opened a new season.

  • Jul 27, 2016
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Gary Manus
The Kent Downtown Partnership Golf Tournament is Sept. 8 at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent Downtown Partnership Golf Tournament set for Sept. 8

Take part in the Kent Downtown Partnership Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

  • Jul 22, 2016
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The Kent Downtown Partnership Golf Tournament is Sept. 8 at the Riverbend Golf Complex.
Hannah Mattson

Teams tangle for titles at ShoWare Shootout | SLIDESHOW

A field of 128 teams – of all sizes, skills and descriptions, and bearing colorful names – competed for 18 division titles at the seventh annual ShoWare Shootout presented by Republic Services 3-on-3 basketball tournament last weekend.

  • Jul 20, 2016
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Hannah Mattson
Former Kentwood High School basketball standout Courtney Vandersloot brings the ball up court in a recent Chicago Sky game against the Atlanta Dream.

Former Kentwood basketball standout Vandersloot fights through ankle injuries

Courtney Vandersloot's return to the Puget Sound region has a much different feel than last season.

  • Jul 14, 2016
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Former Kentwood High School basketball standout Courtney Vandersloot brings the ball up court in a recent Chicago Sky game against the Atlanta Dream.

Kentlake High student finishes first in Cornucopia Days 5K

The Kent Cornucopia Days 5K fun run last Saturday drew 544 runners and walkers.

  • Jul 13, 2016
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Jack Musoke

Green River College cuts softball, adds recreational sports

After 35 years of fielding a varsity fastpitch softball team, Green River College has cut the program.

Jack Musoke
Kenny and Sandi O’Keefe have recovered from a February fire that destroyed their garage and most everything in it

Community helps veteran race car driver get back on the track after fire

A devastating fire nearly five months ago charred Kenny O’Keefe’s Algona home and destroyed the garage, taking with it his treasured championship hot rod.

Kenny and Sandi O’Keefe have recovered from a February fire that destroyed their garage and most everything in it
Jimmy Shane

Phipps flips, Shane wins on the Ohio River | Hydro series | Flip video

Covington's Jimmy Shane won the rainy, soggy MainSource Bank Indiana Governor's Cup, steering the hometown U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank/Miss Madison to a rousing victory at the Madison Regatta on Sunday.

  • Jul 3, 2016
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Jimmy Shane
The Thunderbirds' Ethan Bear

Thunderbirds’ Bear signs with NHL’s Edmonton Oilers

Defenseman selected by Oilers in fifth round of 2015 draf

  • Jul 3, 2016
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The Thunderbirds' Ethan Bear
The Thunderbirds' Alexander True celebrates a goal during WHL finals series action against Brandon in May. The Wheat Kings downed the T-Birds in five games to win the league's Ed Chynoweth Cup.

T-Birds announce regular-season schedule | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds have released their 2016-17 regular-season schedule.

  • Jun 27, 2016
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander True celebrates a goal during WHL finals series action against Brandon in May. The Wheat Kings downed the T-Birds in five games to win the league's Ed Chynoweth Cup.
Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team came up big in taking the District 10 title.

Kent/Steel Lake Little League All-Stars take district fastpitch title

The Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team defeated Bonney Lake/Sumner 12-2 to capture the District 10 All-Star championship tournament at the Federal Way Complex on Friday.

  • Jun 27, 2016
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Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team came up big in taking the District 10 title.
Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Athletes swim, bike, run at annual Lake Meridian Triathlon | SLIDESHOW

A cool, cloudy June morning didn't slow down about 380 athletes who competed in the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.
The Seattle Mist women's football team will play for the Legends Football League Western Conference title on Aug. 20 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Women’s football title games coming to Kent on Aug. 20

Women’s championship football will hit Kent’s ShoWare Center with the Legends Football League Western and Eastern Conference title games on Saturday, Aug. 20.

  • Jun 10, 2016
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The Seattle Mist women's football team will play for the Legends Football League Western Conference title on Aug. 20 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team

Seattle Ravens join new junior hockey league

The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team, which plays in Kent, will compete in the newly formed Pacific Division of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) next season.

  • Jun 9, 2016
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The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team

Kentwood High School announces dates for youth summer sports camps

Kentwood High School will host basketball, football, volleyball, track and dance camps.

  • Jun 7, 2016
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Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds

Conner charges to state title in hurdles | 4A track and field

Tanner Conner had one goal going in to the Class 4A high school track and field meet: To win his first state title.

Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds

Thunderbirds sign defenseman

The Seattle Thunderbirds signed defenseman Jake Lee to a WHL standard player agreement, general manager Russ Farwell announced Wednesday.

  • Jun 1, 2016
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