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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
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Ryan Gropp is averaging a point a game for the T-Birds with 32 points on 18 goals and 14 assists.

Kentridge girls’ soccer players named to all-state teams

Four Kentridge High School girls soccer players were named to the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association Fall 2015 Class 4A All-State Soccer Teams.

  • Dec 30, 2015
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Seattle's Turner Ottenbreit

Thunderbirds edge Chiefs, 2-1, lead division by 3 points | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds grinded out a 2-1 Western Hockey League win over the Spokane Chiefs before a season-high 6,200 fans at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

  • Dec 30, 2015
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Seattle's Turner Ottenbreit
Melanie Roach competed in the 2012 Olympic Games and hopes to return to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Roach lifts her Olympic dreams higher

The improbable tale of Melanie Roach and her Olympic-sized dream continues to grow and evolve, getting bigger and better with each passing chapter.

  • Dec 28, 2015
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Melanie Roach competed in the 2012 Olympic Games and hopes to return to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
Kentridge's Tresai McCarver tries to drive past West Seattle's Lydia Giomi during ShoWare Shootout action Saturday.

Kentridge girls fall in Shootout showdown | Prep basketball

Kentridge had trouble containing West Seattle's towering Lydia Giomi, falling 56-37 at the ShoWare Shootout on Saturday.

  • Dec 20, 2015
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Kentridge's Tresai McCarver tries to drive past West Seattle's Lydia Giomi during ShoWare Shootout action Saturday.
Stars midfielder Joey Gjertsen

Stars erupt early, top Las Vegas | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (7-4) jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Las Vegas Legends (7-3) on Saturday night at Las Vegas Sportspark.

  • Dec 20, 2015
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Stars midfielder Joey Gjertsen

Fury boot Stars in divisional play | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (6-4) dropped a road divisional match with the Ontario Fury (4-3) by a score of 9-6 on Friday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.

  • Dec 19, 2015
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Jeff Bader and the Tacoma Stars take on the Ontario (Calif.) Fury on Friday and the Las Vegas Legends on Saturday

Stars travel to Southern California, Las Vegas for weekend games | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (6-3) wrap up the calendar year with a pair of weekend road matches against the Ontario Fury (3-3) on Friday and Las Vegas Legends (7-2) on Saturday.

  • Dec 18, 2015
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Jeff Bader and the Tacoma Stars take on the Ontario (Calif.) Fury on Friday and the Las Vegas Legends on Saturday
Stars midfielder Jamael Cox had two goals and one assist in two games against the Missouri Comets and St. Louis Ambush last weekend. He booted the game-winning goal in the final minutes of overtime against the Ambush.

Stars’ Cox earns MASL Team of the Week honors

Tacoma Stars midfielder Jamael Cox was named to the Major Arena Soccer League Team of the Week for week eight, the league announced Wednesday.

  • Dec 16, 2015
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Stars midfielder Jamael Cox had two goals and one assist in two games against the Missouri Comets and St. Louis Ambush last weekend. He booted the game-winning goal in the final minutes of overtime against the Ambush.

Stars top Ambush in overtime, 6-5 | MASL

Jamael Cox's overtime goal lifted the visiting Tacoma Stars (6-3) to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Ambush (0-6) on Saturday night at The Family Arena.

  • Dec 13, 2015
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Stars stumble to Comets | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (5-3) dropped a road match to the Missouri Comets (8-1) by a score of 12-5 on Friday night.

  • Dec 12, 2015
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Tacoma Stars striker Mark Lee prepares to kick the ball during a recent match. The Stars head to Missouri for a two-game road trip this weekend.

Tacoma Stars travel to Missouri for pair of weekend indoor soccer matches | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (5-2) leave the Pacific Northwest for a pair of games against the Missouri Comets (7-1) and the St. Louis Ambush (0-5) this weekend.

  • Dec 10, 2015
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Tacoma Stars striker Mark Lee prepares to kick the ball during a recent match. The Stars head to Missouri for a two-game road trip this weekend.
Kentridge freshman Hana McVicker works on a practice drill. The Chargers won their first three games.

Chargers off to a fast start | Girls prep basketball preview

The Kentridge High School girls basketball team may be young, but it is poised to make a mark this season.

Kentridge freshman Hana McVicker works on a practice drill. The Chargers won their first three games.
Tacoma Stars defender Adam West

Tacoma Stars defender West named to MASL Team of the Week

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

  • Dec 9, 2015
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Tacoma Stars defender Adam West
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a music program that is deeply rooted in community.

MVYSO’s holiday concert coming to Kentlake stage

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performs its holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center, 21401 SE 300th St., Kent.

  • Dec 7, 2015
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The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a music program that is deeply rooted in community.