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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Photo of Laelah Tiquia (middle) Coach Michaela Swiney (left). Photo provided by Laelah Tiquia.
    Thomas Jefferson bowler crowned national champ
    By Benjamin Ray • June 19, 2025 9:40 am

    After being 21st after the first cut, Laelah Tiquia goes home with the first place trophy.

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    River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 18, 2025 5:00 pm

    River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and off the pitch at Lumen Field.

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    (Photo provided by Liana Wayman)
    Central Washington rugby shutdown: Inside look at what’s...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 17, 2025 1:30 pm

    Why the most popular collegiate rugby program in the state had to close its doors.

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    David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 16, 2025 3:40 pm

    Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

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    Geron White, coaches and dad Geno (far right) stand next to his meet winning triple jump. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Jumpin’ Geron: FWHS senior leads charge in the...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 5, 2025 9:20 am

    Geron White dominates at state track and field championships.

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    All 16 nominees and their athletic directors stand together at the Athlete of the Year Ceremony on June 2 at Federal Way High School. Photo provided by FWPS.
    Federal Way’s Austin May and Meeghan Meagher named...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 5, 2025 9:09 am

    Nearly 40,000 votes were cast by the community in this year’s contest.

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    Mohagani Townsend (middle) stands with family and friends along with King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer (at far right) on May 28 at T-Mobile Park. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Mariners pay tribute to TJHS baseball coach Joe...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 29, 2025 10:39 am

    Family and friends gathered on the field before the game.

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    CJ Gatterson rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur baseball heads to state for first time...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 19, 2025 3:30 pm

    Gators down Kelso 8-1 to punch their ticket to the state tournament.

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    Thomas Jefferson High School was the host of the 2024 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by Federal Way Public Schools
    Voting for Athlete of the Year is now...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 19, 2025 7:00 am

    Eight boys and eight girls have been nominated, and the Federal Way Mirror needs you to pick the winners.

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    All 16 nominees and athletic directors of the 2024 Athlete of the Year ceremony held at Thomas Jefferson High School. Photo provided by FWPS.
    Athlete of the Year voting coming soon
    By Benjamin Ray • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Voting begins 7 a.m. May 19 and will run until 11:59 p.m. May 25.

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    Dylan Lang makes a clearing header on a corner kick for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur’s soccer season concludes abrubtly in 5-1 loss
    By Benjamin Ray • May 15, 2025 11:05 am

    Gators won a playoff game for the first time since 2019, but lose in round two.

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    Juan Morales Zavalza shielded away from the ball my Kent-Meridian’s Irving Baca Silva. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way soccer falls in second round of...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 15, 2025 8:23 am

    Eagles doubled their win total from last season.

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    Photo courtesy of Central Washington Athletics.
    Federal Way’s Brandham Ponce named GNAC Player of...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 8, 2025 3:53 pm

    Ponce dominated any pitchers he faced and was top 10 in several offensive categories this season.

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    Audrey Deviney gives a smile and a fist bump to Meegan Meagher on second base. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur fastpitch downs Federal Way
    By Benjamin Ray • May 8, 2025 10:22 am

    Deviney’s big day at the plate proved pivotal for Gators.

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    Raiders celebrate a walk off win over Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson baseball wins first game since coach’s...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 6, 2025 4:00 pm

    Wyatt Ford had the walk-off sacrifice fly to score Andre Redmond to complete comeback.

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    A crowd of 400 gather to give thoughts and prayers to Joe Townsend. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way remembers Joe Townsend
    By Benjamin Ray • May 2, 2025 12:35 pm

    Townsend was more than a baseball and bowling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a role model and leader for many.

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    Joe Townsend and a young Raider pitcher discuss tactics at Cheney Stadium. Photo by Dee Torres
    Thomas Jefferson HS bowling and baseball coach Joe...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 30, 2025 10:27 am

    Townsend will be remembered as a remarkable coach and person who put his teams first.

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    Landon Le pitches for Decatur at Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur baseball survives scare against Lions
    By Benjamin Ray • April 29, 2025 5:05 pm

    Spencer Holloway’s two run triple helps Gators win third straight.

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    Titus Gillihan is showered with water after hitting the game-winning hit. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles’ Titus Gillihan hits second straight walk-off single
    By Benjamin Ray • April 29, 2025 4:42 pm

    Federal Way wins its fourth straight game in 2-1 win over Thomas Jefferson.

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    Photo of the future The Picklr facility at the old LA Fitness building at 27417 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    New pickleball facility coming to Federal Way
    By Benjamin Ray • April 29, 2025 1:50 pm

    A facelift is in order for former LA Fitness building as new pickleball courts set to take over.

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    Photo provided by Paul Koria
    Federal Way eighth-grader eyes U-17 World Cup for...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 28, 2025 3:00 pm

    Jordynn Koria is playing up as a 14 year old on Samoa’s National Youth Team.

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    Todd Beamer sophomore David Lvutin makes a pass against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Hornets sting Titans with final second goal
    By Benjamin Ray • April 24, 2025 4:00 pm

    Todd Beamer soccer has a long road to get to the playoffs, but the door isn’t closed yet.

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    Nate Gilmore notched the first Gator hit against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur baseball drops first game of the season...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 22, 2025 4:05 pm

    After an 11-0 start, the Gators lose series opener to Hornets.

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