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T-Birds win over Chiefs; Pickard keeps ’em scoreless

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard stopped all 36 shots he faced Friday night at ShoWare Center to lead the T-Birds to a 3-0 shutout of… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

STATE WRESTLING: KW advances two boys, two girls to semifinals

Kentwood's Cody Quinn made history Friday night at the Tacoma Dome.Teammates Ruben and Antonia Navejas want to follow suit today.Meanwhile, Tahoma couldn't have asked for… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

T-Birds see on-the-road defeat to Spokane

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 Wednesday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.The game was the first game of a home-and-home series between… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
On the verge of history: Today could prove an emotional one for Ruben Navejas Sr.

Kentwood siblings take aim at state wrestling history

Their opportunity is legit.It’s all a matter of taking advantage of it for Kentwood High’s wrestling Navejas siblings — brother Ruben, a 103-pounder, and sister… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
On the verge of history: Today could prove an emotional one for Ruben Navejas Sr.

BOYS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule update

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThursday, Feb. 19GAME 1: Decatur 79, Wilson 66GAME 2: Kentridge 59, Bellarmine Prep 54GAME 3: Kentwood 50, Auburn 29GAME… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Matthew Bailey was a standout last year at Kentridge High. This winter
Kent-Meridian’s Matthew Bailey was a standout last year at Kentridge High. This winter

GIRLS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule update

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEWednesday, Feb. 18GAME 1: Graham-Kapowsin 54, Shelton 30GAME 2: Auburn Riverside 85, South Kitsap 45GAME 3: Federal Way 80,… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

MAT CLASSIC XXI: Wrestlers to watch

MAT CLASSIC XXI: WRESTLERS TO WATCHRuben Navejas, Kentwood, 103Notable: Entered state semifinals last year with unblemished 39-0 record, but took fifth. Enters tournament this year… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Cutting athletics in Sports Town USA? It could happen

Some tough decisions lie ahead for the Kent School Board.Specifically, where to trim the budget if the district’s state funding is reduced by the anticipated… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS WRESTLING: Crook-Meyers, Navejas cruise to titles

She admittedly didn't break a sweat.But Kentwood's Jolene Crook-Meyers hardly needed to this past Saturday during the girls Region II wrestling tournament at Emerald Ridge… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

WRESTLING: MAT CLASSIC XXI AT A GLANCE

MAT CLASSIC XXI AT A GLANCE• WHAT: The state wrestling tournament.• WHEN: Friday and Saturday. Matches begin today and Saturday at 10 a.m. The championship… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

STATE SWIMMING: AT A GLANCE

STATE DIVE AND SWIM AT A GLANCE• WHAT: Class 4A boys swim and dive meet.• WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Diving prelims began at 7… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
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STATE GYMNASTICS: AT A GLANCE

CLASS 4A STATE GYMNASTICS AT A GLANCE• WHEN: Friday and Saturday.• WHERE: Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.• ADMISSION: One-day pass - Students with ASB, $10; Adults… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

RECREATION CALENDAR: Feb. 19

RECREATION CALENDAR: FEB. 19BASEBALLMAPLE VALLEY PARKS T-BALLRegistration is now open for this popular Maple Valley Parks youth program. The registration fee is $48, and includes… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEWednesday, Feb. 18GAME 1: Shelton at Graham-Kapowsin, 7 p.m.GAME 2: South Kitsap at Auburn Riverside, 7 p.m.GAME 3: Jefferson… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

BOYS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThursday, Feb. 19GAME 1: Wilson at Decatur, 7 p.m.GAME 2: Bellarmine Prep at Kentridge, 7 p.m.GAME 3: Auburn at… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 14. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

For the week of Feb. 14.You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline to… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2009
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 14. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

T-Birds tame Bruins 3-1 Sunday at ShoWare

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Chilliwack Bruins 3-1 Sunday night at ShoWare Center.With the win the T-Birds move into sixth place in the Western Conference… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS BASKETBALL: SPSL North All-League team

MVPLindsey Moore, senior, KentwoodFIRST TEAMMercedes Wetmore, junior, Auburn RiversideJessie Genger, senior, KentwoodTyshana Burgess, sophomore, Federal WayMorganne Comstock, junior, KentlakeKylie Huerta, sophomore, KentwoodJacquie Evenson, senior, Federal… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2009
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BOYS BASKETBALL: SPSL North All-League team

SPSL NORTH ALL-LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMSMVP: Joshua Smith, junior, KentwoodFIRST TEAMCole Dickerson, junior, Federal WayGary Bell, sophomore, KentridgeRyan Rogers, junior, Auburn RiversideChristian Behrens, sophomore, TahomaMichael… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service