Sports

RECREATION CALENDAR: June 17-24

Have an item that belongs in the Reporter's Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to Erick Walker at ewalker@reporternewspapers.comBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps for players ages 6-12 are… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2009
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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Vertrees proves to be K-M’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime athlete’

Melanie Vertrees believed her future was in gymnastics and cheerleading.

  • Jun 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge junior Kelli Suguro was one of the South Puget Sound League North Division's top all-around players this past spring. A pitcher and shortstop for the Chargers

Vertrees stood out, but so did these 10 girls from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood

It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep career.More rare, however, is the athlete who… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge junior Kelli Suguro was one of the South Puget Sound League North Division's top all-around players this past spring. A pitcher and shortstop for the Chargers

RECREATION CALENDAR: June 12-June 19

HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER'S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER ERICK WALKER AT EWALKER@KENTREPORTER.COMBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2009
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SOCCER: Kent’s Allen catches on with Seattle Wolves

Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at a Major League Soccer career, is playing… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2009
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SOCCER: Kent’s Weaver dealt from San Jose to Houston

The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas.The former Kentwood High and Seattle University star, playing in his inaugural Major League Soccer… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2009
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Kentridge's Gary Bell

K-M, KR, KL and KW had plenty of standouts from which to choose for the Reporter’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ honor

Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process.During the course of the prep calendar, I see hundreds of athletes… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Gary Bell

K-M wrestlers to hold garage sale

Looking to support the Kent-Meridian High wrestling team?Look no further.The K-M wrestling team will be hosting an all-day garage sale on Saturday, June 13 at… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's running back Darrius Coleman scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Kennedy to open the season. He went on to excel on the basketball court and track during the prep year.

Coleman chosen as the Reporter’s top male athlete

Darrius Coleman spent the year fielding questions.In the fall on the football gridiron, could he replace Dimitrius Bronson in the Kentwood High backfield?In the winter… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2009
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Kentwood's running back Darrius Coleman scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Kennedy to open the season. He went on to excel on the basketball court and track during the prep year.
Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet

STATE TRACK: Kentridge’s Tesch delivers fine finish

Laura Tesch tried to calm herself.Having prom the night before the Class 4A state track and field meet can leave a kid a bit frazzled… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2009
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Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet
Kentwood’s Max Manthou continued his dominance on the court last weekend in Kennewick

STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland in all-Kent final

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder.And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A boys… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2009
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Kentwood’s Max Manthou continued his dominance on the court last weekend in Kennewick

STATE GOLF: Zavada, Hagen lead KW boys to second-place team finish

The Kentwood High boys golf team has been on the rise for several years now.The Conks anticipated finally reaching the top last week during the… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2009
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STATE GOLF: KR’s Sewell, KW’s Li place among elite at state tournament

Kentridge’s Lauren Sewell continued ascension on the golf course last week during the Class 4A state tournament at Pasco’s Sun Willows Golf Course.Kentwood’s Rui Li,… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2009
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Kentwood's Kayla Evans lays down a bunt during the team's state opener against Mountlake Terrace on Friday. Evans no-hit the Hawks

FASTPITCH: Kentwood eliminated from state in two games

By ERICK WALKERewalker@kentreporter.comThe pitching was there for the Kentwood High fastpitch team Friday afternoon at Tacoma's South End Recreation Area.The offense and defense, however, were… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
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Kentwood's Kayla Evans lays down a bunt during the team's state opener against Mountlake Terrace on Friday. Evans no-hit the Hawks

STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland for crown

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder. And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Daigre wins school’s first title since 2006

Derrick Daigre nearly pulled off a dandy double Saturday afternoon during the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High.Instead, Kent-Meridian’s sophomore… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
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Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Vertrees, Bueno deliver bring home silver medals

Kent-Meridian’s Melanie Vertrees could envision the gold medal.Teammate Kelsey Bueno can see it coming her way in the very near future.The two K-M standouts delivered… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
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Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday
Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith

STATE TRACK: Despite winning triple jump, state meet bittersweet for KL’s Smith

By MIKE BALDWINFor the ReporterKentlake High’s Zach Smith entered last weekend’s Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High with lofty goals.Despite… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
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Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith
Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

STATE TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner grabs gold

He ran with something to prove.And by Friday evening at the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High, it was clear… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

TENNIS: KR’s Overland, KW’s Manthou advance to state semis

Max Manthou and Matt Overland are each one win away from making it an all-Kent contest for the Class 4A state boys singles tennis championship.The… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service