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Seattle University guard Brendan Westendorf

Former Kentridge hoops star named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week

After leading Seattle University to back-to-back road victories over Utah Valley and Grand Canyon, former Kentridge High School basketball player Brendan Westendorf has been named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week by both the league office and College Sports Madness.

  • Feb 2, 2016
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Seattle University guard Brendan Westendorf

WIAA adds ambulatory division to track and field championships

The WIAA has added the ambulatory division to this spring's WIAA State Track and Field Championships, the organization's executive board approved during its Jan. 24-25 meeting.

  • Feb 2, 2016
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Kentridge's Matt Mcvicker goes up for a shot against the Kent-Meridian defense during the Les Schwab Kent Shootout on Thursday night.

Chargers edge Royals in Les Schwab Kent Shootout

AJ Chappell made two free throws with 8.8 seconds left and Kentridge survived two last-second shots attempts by Kent-Meridian to pull out a 60-59 victory in the Les Schwab Kent Shootout at the ShoWare Center on Thursday.

  • Feb 1, 2016
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Kentridge's Matt Mcvicker goes up for a shot against the Kent-Meridian defense during the Les Schwab Kent Shootout on Thursday night.
The Stars' Tyrone Hall battles an Express player for the ball with teammate Adam West nearby during action Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

Stars zip past Express 8-2 | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (10-5) recorded their third consecutive victory, an 8-2 decision over the Turlock Express (2-10), on Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 30, 2016
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The Stars' Tyrone Hall battles an Express player for the ball with teammate Adam West nearby during action Friday night at the ShoWare Center.
Kentridge's JaQuaya Miller reaches for a loose ball during SPSL play against Kent-Meridian at the ShoWare Center on Thursday.

Chargers take down Royals | SPSL girls basketball

Morgan Gary scored nine points to lead a balanced attack as Kentridge defeated Kent-Meridian 46-22 in a South Puget Sound League 4A game at the ShoWare Center on Thursday.

  • Jan 29, 2016
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Kentridge's JaQuaya Miller reaches for a loose ball during SPSL play against Kent-Meridian at the ShoWare Center on Thursday.
The Stars' Corey Keitz leads an attack against the Sidekicks earlier this season.

Stars poised for rematch against the Express | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (9-5) continue their extended homestand with a match against the Turlock Express (2-9) on Friday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 28, 2016
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The Stars' Corey Keitz leads an attack against the Sidekicks earlier this season.
Thunderbirds goalie Landon Bow prepares to cover up the puck during a game against Everett earlier this month. Bow has six wins

Bow pulling out all the stops for Thunderbirds

Goalie Landon Bow wasn't sure what to expect when he was traded to the Seattle Thunderbirds from the Swift Current Broncos on Jan. 5.

Thunderbirds goalie Landon Bow prepares to cover up the puck during a game against Everett earlier this month. Bow has six wins
Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot

Former Kentwood basketball star Vandersloot named finalist for women’s Olympic team

Former Kentwood High School girls basketball star and Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot has been named as one of 25 finalists for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team.

  • Jan 26, 2016
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Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot
Midfielder Michael Ramos pushes the ball upfield against Cedar Rapids on Friday night. The Stars prevailed

Stars turn back Rampage, 7-5 | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (9-5) topped the Cedar Rapids Rampage (3-11) by a score of 7-5 on Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 23, 2016
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Midfielder Michael Ramos pushes the ball upfield against Cedar Rapids on Friday night. The Stars prevailed
Striker Derek Johnson

Tacoma Stars host Cedar Rapids Rampage Friday night

The Tacoma Stars (8-5) kick off a three-game homestand with a match against the Cedar Rapids Rampage (3-10) Friday, Jan. 22, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jan 22, 2016
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Striker Derek Johnson

Kent Shootout takes to ShoWare Center court on Jan. 28

Kent's boys and girls high school basketball programs will be showcased at the Les Schwab Kent Shootout Thursday, Jan. 28, at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 21, 2016
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Kent-Meridian junior Vitaliy Suzdanets

Duo boosts Kent-Meridian boys swimming profile

For the first time in at least four years, Kent-Meridian High's boys swim team has big hopes for the postseason.

Kent-Meridian junior Vitaliy Suzdanets
The Stars' Adam West scored twice in his team's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Sidekicks on Jan. 14.

Stars’ West receives second MASL Team of the Week nod

Tacoma Stars defender Adam West was named to the Major Arena Soccer League Team of the Week for week 13, the league announced today.

  • Jan 20, 2016
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The Stars' Adam West scored twice in his team's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Sidekicks on Jan. 14.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to avoid Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during their Oct. 18 game at CenturyLink Field. The play ended with a penalty on Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch for holding. The Seahawks lost 27-24. The teams collide again Sunday in the NFC playoffs.

Seahawks ready to avenge loss to Panthers | NFC playoffs

If there was a play that defined the first half of the season for the Seattle Seahawks, it came with 32 seconds remaining in Seattle's Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers.

  • Jan 15, 2016
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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to avoid Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during their Oct. 18 game at CenturyLink Field. The play ended with a penalty on Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch for holding. The Seahawks lost 27-24. The teams collide again Sunday in the NFC playoffs.
The Stars' Adam West.

West lifts Stars past Sidekicks | MASL

Defender Adam West knocked in a last-minute goal to propel the Tacoma Stars (8-5) to a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Sidekicks (7-6) on Thursday night in Allen, Texas.

  • Jan 15, 2016
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The Stars' Adam West.
Kent-Meridian’s Makhnoyt Sittideth

Keeping Pruett’s memory alive

For Amy Foster, attending the Dick Pruett Memorial Wrestling Tournament is a nice way to keep her father's memory alive.

Kent-Meridian’s Makhnoyt Sittideth
Adam West and the Stars take on the Sidekicks in Dallas on Thursday.

Stars and Sidekicks face off in divisional match

The Tacoma Stars (7-5) head south for a divisional match against the Dallas Sidekicks (7-5) on Thursday at the Allen Event Center.

  • Jan 13, 2016
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Adam West and the Stars take on the Sidekicks in Dallas on Thursday.
Running back Marshawn Lynch returned to practice this week. The Seahawks are optimistic he will play in Sunday’s NFC wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Seahawks brace for the chill, Vikings | NFC playoffs

The Seattle Seahawks are checking their supply of puffy jackets and hand warmers. They're making sure they're fully stocked in earmuffs and mittens.

  • Jan 8, 2016
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Running back Marshawn Lynch returned to practice this week. The Seahawks are optimistic he will play in Sunday’s NFC wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Stars' Joseph Cairel dribbles the ball up the field against the Sockers during MASL play Sunday at the ShoWare Center.

Stars drop divisional match against Sockers | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (7-5) lost a divisional match to the San Diego Sockers (7-4), 8-2 on Sunday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 4, 2016
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The Stars' Joseph Cairel dribbles the ball up the field against the Sockers during MASL play Sunday at the ShoWare Center.
Ryan Gropp is averaging a point a game for the T-Birds with 32 points on 18 goals and 14 assists.

NHL’s Rangers sign Thunderbirds’ Gropp

Seattle Thunderbirds left wing Ryan Gropp has signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL's New York Rangers.

  • Dec 31, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Ryan Gropp is averaging a point a game for the T-Birds with 32 points on 18 goals and 14 assists.