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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

 

Photos provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Brianna Sanders, James Mullenix

Kentlake senior (Sanders) runs cross country, while the freshman (Mullenix) plays football.

 

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Kent-based T-Birds wrap up training camp with tournament

Western Hockey League preseason games start Sept. 6 in Everett

 

Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club offers chance at $1M hole-in-one

Registration open for Golftoberfest tournament Sept. 12 at Washington National Golf Club

Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club
A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kent-Meridian football team taps into ‘golden recipe’ | Season preview

The Royals’ second-year head coach has turned the program around.

A whole pack of Royals await coaches’ instructions during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood football, with star RB, look to make a splash in 2024 | Season preview

Conks have only won five games over the past two seasons.

Kentwood RB Antoine Lee (right) and new quarterback Brandon Tagle (left) get some work in during practice at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo
Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter

NPSL high school football 2024 season preview

A look at the potential outcomes for South Sound teams in 4A and 3A.

Linemen at Kent-Meridian put in the work. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)

So much to love about these 2024 Olympic Games | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The opening ceremony ruffled a few feathers, but when it came to the sports themselves, the fans were fantastic this year.

Screenshot of the final medal tally. (Courtesy of Olympics.com)
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Kent-based Thunderbirds hire Tom Orr as new team trainer

Orr comes to Western Hockey League club from small college in Colorado

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Kent-based Thunderbirds trainer moves on after 17 years with team

Phil Varney joined the junior hockey team in 2007 and worked more than 1,000 games

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DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.
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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hire assistant coach

Former Western Hockey League player Taylor Makin comes to team from B.C. Hockey League

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Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts

Kent-Meridian grad Jaleen Roberts prepares for Paris

Roberts won two silver medals in Tokyo and on her way back from an ankle injury in February.

Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts
Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
Credit: Major League Cricket

Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
Credit: Major League Cricket
Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Northwest Nationals breakdown: Winners crowned and history made

At Pacific Raceways, two drivers get first career wins, a year-long drought ends and more.

Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race

Three-time event winner Ron Capps talks to fans and media before Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
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Too hot to play sports? High temps challenge Kent Parks Department

Four days of events canceled July 6-9 at Wilson Playfields where surface temps soared to 120 degrees

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Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Summer league spotlight: Kentridge and Kentwood boys hoops

“It has been a night and day difference from year one to now.”

Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter