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Adrian Alonso makes a move with the ball away from his feet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Decatur soccer holds serve against Todd Beamer

The Gators overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Titans.

Around the Sound is hosted by Ben Ray.

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Around the Sound Sports Episode 7 is now live

Tune in to this week’s show for in-depth stories on athletics in and around South King County.

Josh Ruiz-Perez fights with Dylan Berdan of White River for the ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Federal Way boys soccer’s postseason hopes take big hit in loss to White River

Entering the match, Federal Way had a chance to shake up standings, but came up short.

Uzziah Maldonado-Manzo pitches for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball wins third straight

Raiders ride strong start from Uzziah Maldonado-Munoz for win over rival.

Decatur and Todd Beamer hurdlers leap over the hurdles. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur and Todd Beamer track results | Photos

Todd Beamer boys win by a single point, while Decatur girls dominate.

Decatur high-five line after win over Peninsula. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Red-hot Decatur baseball rolls through Peninsula

The Gators’ unbeaten season continues after seven run win.

Photo via GK Knutson.

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Federal Way High School student arrested over ‘possible threat’

Families were informed about the arrest and given more info in an email sent Sunday night.

Ben Ray / Podcast Host.

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Around the Sound Sports Pod Ep. 3

Tune in to this week’s podcast covering everything sports around the South Sound.

Federal Way triple jumper Abri Baker leaps in the air. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way boys and girls track sweep Enumclaw in duel

Cole Olson wins both sprint events for Enumclaw, but FW runs in numbers to meet win.

Reece Howitt stops on a dime against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur soccer gets two late goals to edge Todd Beamer

Decatur junior Shukri Shukurov’s late goal pushes Gators past the Titans.

Lolah Camarillo pitches for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch falls to White River

Hornets rode a 5-run first inning to a 12-run win over the Gators.

CJ Gatterson (Decatur) tries to avoid the tag from Kingston Edwards. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur’s undefeated baseball season continues after sweep of TJ

Tyler Buol throws five scoreless innings and goes 2-for-4 at the plate.

Jonelson Petit-Frere controls the ball for Federal Way. Photo provided by Von’Rico O’Neal @Ricosuavejr

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Auburn Mountainview overcomes early Federal Way goal to win fourth straight

Benji Toscano scored another first half pair of goals to help down Eagles.

Head Coach Matt Vaeena embraces a player. Photo provided by Dee Torres

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Decatur football coach Matt Vaeena to step down

The eight-year coach is stepping aside to let DC Evan Cook take over as the head coach at…

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

Tyler Buol makes a pitch against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur pitching and defense dazzle in season opening win over Kentlake

Gators open their 2026 campaign with a win against one of the best pitchers in the state.

Tacoma Dome on film from a disposable camera. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Shot on a disposable camera: WA state basketball 2026

In a world of advancing technology, take a step back and dive into a bit of nostalgia.

Current Thomas Jefferson High School head coach Harold Adams gets ready to call balls and strikes during a scrimmage. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Thomas Jefferson baseball honors Joe Townsend before 2026 season

With the season on the horizon, the Raiders paid tribute to Townsend before a scrimmage.

Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Decatur’s Jayden Walker pins his opponent from Auburn Mountainview.

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Federal Way girls wrestlers have best finish at state since 2020

Other placers incude Todd Beamer’s Caleb Clemans and Decatur’s Jayden Walker.