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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
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    Federal Way’s Zamarie Tellez signs with Eastern
    By Benjamin Ray • December 3, 2025 3:32 pm

    The two sport athlete sets sights to Cheney after a much anticipated track season in the spring.

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    Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    2025 NPSL all-league football teams
    By Benjamin Ray • December 2, 2025 1:20 pm

    Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

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    De Tre Walker holds the ball in his hand during Todd Beamer practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Todd Beamer hoops looks for new crop of...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 28, 2025 8:30 am

    Titans are coming off their fourth consecutive double-digit win season as they prep for 2025-26.

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    Decatur Head Coach Mo Anderson and Iyanna Waltar at Decatur practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls basketball 2025-26 season preview
    By Benjamin Ray • November 26, 2025 12:30 pm

    After a year with 11 players in the program, Decatur is back to a full program and packed roster.

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    Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda.
    Federal Way Memorial Field to host girls flag...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 26, 2025 10:50 am

    The semifinals and finals will be played at the recently renovated field in the sport’s inaugural year.

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    Sports reporter Ben Ray can be reached at benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    Let’s have a discussion about the Wing-T offense
    By Benjamin Ray • November 21, 2025 8:30 am

    An old school, antique offense is boring to watch and creates huge gaps between haves and have-nots.

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    Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships
    By Benjamin Ray • November 20, 2025 5:25 pm

    Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

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    Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced
    By Benjamin Ray • November 15, 2025 8:30 am

    Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

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    The Thomas Jefferson Raiders celebrate their win on penalties over Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Soccer: Thomas Jefferson outlasts Decatur in penalties
    By Benjamin Ray • November 7, 2025 9:48 am

    The Raiders are now in a win-or-go-home game to make the state tourney for the first time since 2006.

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    Jazmyne DuBose controls the ball for Thomas Jefferson. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Raiders girls soccer team falls short against White...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 5, 2025 8:23 am

    Thomas Jefferson High School’s state tournament hopes are in jeopardy.

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    Grace Lepkowski (left) celebrates her go-ahead goal. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls soccer bit by Lions in first...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 3, 2025 2:40 pm

    Gators drop second game in a row and now face elimination in district tournament.

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    Meilani Paige goes for the kill against Kentlake for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way volleyball falls to Kentlake after promising...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 28, 2025 3:50 pm

    Eagles clinch playoffs with a win or TJ loss sends Federal Way to the district tournament.

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    Gabriel Lemelle fights through contact against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson football gets first win of the...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 24, 2025 1:10 pm

    Raiders score most points in a game since 2021, and have won last five out of six against Todd Beamer.

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    Isabella Corrales attempts to clear a ball for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Enumclaw’s Brebner nets two goals to down Raiders
    By Benjamin Ray • October 21, 2025 4:15 pm

    Thomas Jefferson hung around with Enumclaw, but Hornets’ two second half goals were the difference.

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    Photo courtesy of Mlb.com/Mariners.
    Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam
    By Benjamin Ray • October 18, 2025 10:50 am

    Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

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    Courtesy Photo MLB.com/BlueJays
    ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 16, 2025 9:40 pm

    After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.

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    Photo Courtesy of Sportsnet.com
    Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners
    By Benjamin Ray • October 15, 2025 9:00 am

    Toronto scored 12 runs over four innings to dominate Seattle in Game 3.

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    Courtesy of MLB.com/Mariners
    Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 13, 2025 1:56 pm

    For the first time since 2001 the Mariners fight for their first pennant in franchise history.

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    Kaihea Tuifua fights through contact against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur soccer struggles continue in loss to Enumclaw
    By Benjamin Ray • October 9, 2025 10:40 am

    After starting off unbeaten in eight games, Decatur has now lost three of four.

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    Malieta Redmond shields a Auburn Mountainview player from the ball in the second half. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson girls soccer hangs on to beat...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 9, 2025 8:52 am

    Raider freshman Malieta Redmond’s first-half goal is enough to win.

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    Courtesy of Mariners.com.
    Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 6, 2025 12:37 pm

    Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

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    Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners
    Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 5, 2025 4:15 pm

    Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

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    Scottie Dinwiddie holds onto the football against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur cancels football game night before contest with...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 3, 2025 9:30 am

    According to FWPS Decatur had an ‘insuffiencent number of available players.’

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