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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Doni Burkett drives to the basket against White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Todd Beamer bests White River on back of...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 27, 2026 5:11 pm

    De Tre Walker’s 25/10 paired with Burkett’s 36 were too much to handle for Hornets.

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    Cohen Vongsady works his opponent to the mat for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way wrestling wrangles Thomas Jefferson
    By Benjamin Ray • January 15, 2026 3:15 pm

    The Eagles lost just one match on the mat as they win first dual of the season.

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    Jay Sinclair (0) and Zamarie Tellez (2) talk to each other at the end of the game against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way all-city football team named
    By Benjamin Ray • January 15, 2026 10:45 am

    Zamarie Tellez named player of the year by the Federal Way school district’s football coaches.

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    Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
    Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm

    It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

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    Gracie Leenhiavue throws the football for Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson flag football snaps losing streak
    By Benjamin Ray • January 9, 2026 2:00 pm

    The Raiders win four straight after starting off 0-5.

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    The Thomas Jefferson Raiders celebrate their win on penalties over Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way’s top sports stories of 2025
    By Benjamin Ray • December 31, 2025 7:30 am

    The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.

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    Avaieya Sinclair drives to the basket for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls can’t finish comeback against Spanaway Lake
    By Benjamin Ray • December 23, 2025 11:00 am

    Despite a game high 19 points from freshman Avaieya Sinclair, Gators fall to Sentinels.

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    Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
    Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
    By Benjamin Ray • December 19, 2025 12:35 pm

    The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

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    Rylee Cabang salutes after her bar routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson gymnasts win only home meet of...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 2:10 pm

    Rylee Cabang shines in final home meet of senior year for Raiders.

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    Mikynzie Pelissier gets the pin for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    NPSL girls wrestling action
    By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 1:28 pm

    Decatur, Federal Way and Todd Beamer all had wrestlers competing at league meet.

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    Doni Burkett and Todd Beamer head coach Brent Brilhante talk at the end of the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Former Eagles lead Todd Beamer to impressive win...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 9, 2025 4:20 pm

    Doni Burkett (35), Oscar Garcia (21) and De Tre Walker (10) led Titans to second ever win at FWHS.

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    Photo provided by Marcus Yzaguirre.
    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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