Sports

BASEBALL: KL’s Christie delivers gem; KR eliminated

Known more for its offense this season, Doug Christie showed on Monday that the Kentlake High baseball team still has plenty of talent on the… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GOLF: KR’s Sewell to play at Oregon State

Lauren Sewell didn't feel the need for pressure.The Kentridge junior receives enough of that during the golf season, which helps explain why she recently made… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Sam Piehler

BOYS SOCCER: SPSL North title still in reach for Kentridge

With just days remaining in the regular season on the South Puget Sound League North Division boys soccer pitch, one thing remains abundantly clear: It’s… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Sam Piehler
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees helps teammate Kelsey Bueno stretch out moments before competing in the pole vault last week against Kentwood. Vertrees and Bueno are two of the key reasons the Royals are currently undefeated in SPSL North competition.

GIRLS TRACK: Unbeaten K-M ready to challenge Tahoma for SPSL North supremacy

They weren’t considered favorites for the South Puget Sound League North Division girls track and field title at the beginning of the season.Or even contenders.But… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees helps teammate Kelsey Bueno stretch out moments before competing in the pole vault last week against Kentwood. Vertrees and Bueno are two of the key reasons the Royals are currently undefeated in SPSL North competition.
Kent-Meridian’s B.J. Arceneaux has quickly vaulted up the ranks. Just a sophomore

BOYS TRACK: Kent-Meridian on fast ascension

Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons has talked up the sophomores on the boys team all season long.Those sophomores, along with a bevy of… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s B.J. Arceneaux has quickly vaulted up the ranks. Just a sophomore
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees helped the Royals upend Kentwood 76-65 in a South Puget Sound League North Division dual meet. Vertrees

TRACK AND FIELD: K-M, KR, KL and KW among SPSL North leaders

TOP PERFORMANCESBelow is a look at the local (Kent-Meridian, Kentlake, Kent-Meridian, Kentwood) athletes who've cracked the top three in the South Puget Sound League North… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees helped the Royals upend Kentwood 76-65 in a South Puget Sound League North Division dual meet. Vertrees
Kentwood shortstop Bryant Van Engeleburg can't quite reach a single stroked into left field by Tahoma's Cory Ferguson during the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game. Tahoma beat Kentwood

BASEBALL: Tahoma edges Kentwood, 2-1; KL tops TJ

Chris Marangon knew the magnitude of Wednesday afternoon's baseball game against Kentwood.It was a contest the Tahoma High pitcher had played out in his mind… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood shortstop Bryant Van Engeleburg can't quite reach a single stroked into left field by Tahoma's Cory Ferguson during the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game. Tahoma beat Kentwood

FASTPITCH: KW upends KL, inches closer to North crown

The job isn't yet complete.But the Kentwood High fastpitch team certainly took a big step Wednesday afternoon to securing its first South Puget Sound League… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood hires Montzingo to coach

He’s back.Dean Montzingo, who stepped down from coaching boys basketball at Kentwood High in 2006 after a wildly successful run that included a 2004 state… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

TENNIS: Kentwood gets payback, knocks off KR

A gut instinct paid off for Kentwood High girls tennis coach Ingrid Bakke.Behind No. 2 doubles tandem Niki Skinner and Camille Madsen, the Conquerors turned… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Zach Corpuz is congratulated by teammates after coming home on a passed ball during last week’s 14-7 win over Kentlake.

BASEBALL: Kentwood makes strong return to tradition

Who needs credit?Sure, the Kentwood High baseball team is playing better these days than at any point a year ago. The Conquerors are getting a… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood’s Zach Corpuz is congratulated by teammates after coming home on a passed ball during last week’s 14-7 win over Kentlake.

PREPS ON DECK: April 27-May 1

Tuesday, April 28SPSL North baseball: Thomas Jefferson at Auburn, Tahoma at Auburn Riverside, Kentwood at Federal Way, Kent-Meridian at Kentridge. All games at 4 p.m.SPSL… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood wins state championship

Her play has spoke volumes all season.But when that season came to a close Saturday night at the Tacoma, Kentwood High’s Lindsey Moore was succinct… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

BASEBALL: Brigham, Jefferson shut down Kentridge

Jeff Brigham may have felt a bit under the weather Friday afternoon, but that didn't stop the Thomas Jefferson righthander from delivering a gem on… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

PREPS ON DECK: April 24-May 1

Friday, April 24SPSL North baseball: Kent-Meridian at Auburn Riverside, Thomas Jefferson at Kentridge, Federal Way at Kentlake, Auburn at Tahoma. All games at 4 p.m.SPSL… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: April 24-May 1

BASEBALLKENT PARKS BOYS PROGRAMThis program is for boys in grades 7-12. The cost is $55. Teams will play a jamboree on May 14, followed by… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

BOYS SOCCER: Kentwood hangs on, nets big win over Kentridge

Things are coming together for the Kentwood High boys soccer team.Stuck in a race for one of the four playoff berths from the South Puget… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Vicky Tran returns a shot on Tuesday against Kentwood’s Niki Skinner.

GIRLS TENNIS: Kentridge hands KW first loss

It was a gamble that paid quick dividends.And one that ultimately helped the Kentridge High girls tennis team stay alive for a second-straight South Puget… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Vicky Tran returns a shot on Tuesday against Kentwood’s Niki Skinner.
Kentridge pitcher Kelli Suguro holds her ground at home plate

FASTPITCH: Kentridge upends Kentlake, 2-1

The Kentridge High fastpitch team has been waiting for a break all season long.Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers finally received one against longtime rival Kentlake.Tied 1-1… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge pitcher Kelli Suguro holds her ground at home plate
Kentwood ace Kayla Evans picked up two big wins this week

FASTPITCH: Kentwood takes control of SPSL North

The Kentwood High fastpitch team is no fluke.The Conquerors proved as much on Monday and Tuesday, sweeping away perennial power Auburn Riverside on back-to-back days… Continue reading

Kentwood ace Kayla Evans picked up two big wins this week