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The Tacoma Stars take on Sacramento Surge in the Stars' season opener Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Tacoma Stars host Sacramento Surge in season opener Friday night at ShoWare Center

The Tacoma Stars host the Sacramento Surge, Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:35 p.m. at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The matchup marks the beginning of the Stars first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League.

  • Nov 5, 2015
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The Tacoma Stars take on Sacramento Surge in the Stars' season opener Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kent-Meridian’s Anthony Raftis

K-M’s Raftis aims for PR at state cross country meet in Pasco

Kent-Meridian High senior Anthony Raftis says he hopes his performance at the Class 4A state cross country meet in Pasco on Saturday will be his best yet.

Kent-Meridian’s Anthony Raftis
Goalkeeper Danny Waltman will help lead the Tacoma Stars in their Major Arena Soccer League 2015-16 season debut on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Goalkeeper Danny Waltman ready for Tacoma Stars revival

Danny Waltman grew up supporting the Tacoma Stars indoor soccer team in the 1980s and '90s, before the organization folded, so the Gig Harbor native was excited when the team made its return to the area this year and even more thrilled for the opportunity to play for the Stars.

Goalkeeper Danny Waltman will help lead the Tacoma Stars in their Major Arena Soccer League 2015-16 season debut on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Ravens drop two hockey games

The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team came up short against the undefeated Wenatchee Wolves losing 4-1 last Friday at home in Kent and 3-0 Saturday in Wenatchee.

  • Nov 4, 2015
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Kentridge's Haley Childress competes in the West Central District III 4A finals of the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday. Childress won the race and also placed seventh in the 100 backstroke.

Kentridge swimmer takes first in 100 butterfly at districts

Kentridge's Haley Childress took first place in the 100-yard butterfly at the West Central District III 4A girls swim meet on Saturday at the Curtis Aquatic Center in Tacoma.

Kentridge's Haley Childress competes in the West Central District III 4A finals of the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday. Childress won the race and also placed seventh in the 100 backstroke.

Kentwood takes 4th at boys district tennis meet

Kentwood High School finished fourth at the West Central District III 4A boys tennis tournament last weekend, while Kentridge tied for ninth place.

  • Nov 4, 2015
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Caden Filer.

Youth1.com names Filer Player of the Week

Caden Filer, an eighth-grade football standout from Kent, has recently been named a Youth1.com Player of the Week.

  • Oct 29, 2015
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Caden Filer.
The Tacoma Stars indoor soccer team signed midfielder Duncan McCormick and goalkeeper Chris Kintz.

Tacoma Stars sign two more indoor soccer players

The Kent-based Tacoma Stars have signed midfielder Duncan McCormick and goalkeeper Chris Kintz.

  • Oct 26, 2015
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The Tacoma Stars indoor soccer team signed midfielder Duncan McCormick and goalkeeper Chris Kintz.

Falcons shock Conks in SPSL 4A play | Prep football

Andrew Dixon ran for a pair of touchdowns as Kentlake stunned rival Kentwood 36-21 in a South Puget Sound League 4A Northeast Division game Friday night at French Field.

  • Oct 25, 2015
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Suzette Cooke

Stars partner with mayors of Tacoma, Kent

The Tacoma Stars have teamed up with Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke to benefit local charities through the sale of tickets to the Stars season-opening contest on Friday, Nov. 6 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 22, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Suzette Cooke
Kentwood's Isaiah Williams darts into the open field against Kent-Meridian on Friday night. Williams scored one touchdown and intercepted two passes in the Conks' division-clinching win.

Kentwood turns away Kent-Meridian to capture division title | 4A SPSL football

For Mike Bush and the Kentwood football program, it was familiar territory.

Kentwood's Isaiah Williams darts into the open field against Kent-Meridian on Friday night. Williams scored one touchdown and intercepted two passes in the Conks' division-clinching win.

Ravens soar to three-game win streak

The Seattle Ravens extended its winning streak to three games last Saturday with a 6-1 win over the Tri-Cities Outlaws at the Kent Valley Ice Centre.

  • Oct 20, 2015
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Kentlake boots Tahoma in overtime | SPSL 4A football

Tyler Padilla's 13-yard field goal in overtime lifted Kentlake past Tahoma 37-34 in a South Puget Sound League 4A Northeast Division game Thursday night at French Field.

  • Oct 18, 2015
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Kentridge hosts boys water polo tournament on Saturday

Kentridge High School boys water polo will host the third annual Kentridge tourney Saturday, Oct. 17,beginning at 5:15 p.m. at the Covington Aquatic Center, 18230 SE 240th St.

  • Oct 15, 2015
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Kentridge freshman Alyssa Miron dives off the blocks at the starts of the 100-yard backstroke. Miron finished second in the race.

Tahoma topples Kentridge for division swim title

The South Puget Sound League 4A North Division girls swim title came down to the last meet of the season, as two undefeated teams - Kentridge and Tahoma - squared off on Tuesday.

Kentridge freshman Alyssa Miron dives off the blocks at the starts of the 100-yard backstroke. Miron finished second in the race.
Kentwood forward McKenna Strong

Kentwood girls soccer hosts Kick for the Cure benefit match | SLIDESHOW

Kentwood High School girls soccer hosted Eastlake High School at French Field on Saturday for the seventh annual Kicks for a Cure benefit match.

Kentwood forward McKenna Strong
Seahawk fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent for a ride to the game against Carolina.

Take Sounder train from Kent to Seahawks game Sunday

Seahawks fans can skip weekend traffic and parking costs by taking Sound Transit’s special Sounder service to the Seahawks 1:05 p.m. game on Sunday, Oct. 18, against the Carolina Panthers.

  • Oct 15, 2015
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Seahawk fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent for a ride to the game against Carolina.
The Tacoma Stars

Tacoma Stars add pair of indoor soccer veterans

The Tacoma Stars have signed midfielder Jamar Beasley and forward Dan Antoniuk.

  • Oct 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Tacoma Stars

Bears track down Royals; Chargers zap Falcons | SPSL football

Tahoma erupted for 22 fourth-quarter points to deny Kent-Meridian 41-35 in a South Puget Sound League Northeast Division 4A game Friday night.

  • Oct 11, 2015
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The Tacoma Stars will open their Major Arena Soccer League home season on Nov. 6 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Single-game tickets on sale for Tacoma Stars games at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Single-game tickets for the Kent-based Tacoma Stars Major Arena Soccer League 2015-16 season are on sale for 10 home games at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 8, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Tacoma Stars will open their Major Arena Soccer League home season on Nov. 6 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.