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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    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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    Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners
    Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason
    By Benjamin Ray • October 2, 2025 5:00 pm

    The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

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    Ava Bowers held off the ball by Jordyn Daigle of White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Last minute heartbreak: Hornets hand Gators first loss...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 2, 2025 8:45 am

    Lillian Banks’ goal in added time downs Decatur after two late Gator goals tied the two sides.

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    Kaelani-Alexis Ly celebrates the win over the Eagles at Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Gator volleyball chomps Federal Way in four sets
    By Benjamin Ray • September 30, 2025 2:04 pm

    Two years removed from a winless season, Decatur is on its first win streak since 2021.

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    Kevin Ramsey (50), Michal Trumbo (57) and Jeremiah Harrison-Overton (52) look for the call on defense. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles offense held in check, Enumclaw silences Federal...
    By Benjamin Ray • September 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Just seven points from a highly potent offense is all the Eagles could muster against the Hornets.

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    Quinton ‘King’ Jackson (191) leads the front pack for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    FWHS cross country in action
    By Benjamin Ray • September 25, 2025 11:40 am

    Eagles hosted White River and Kent-Meridian; FW senior Abigail Collier wins girls race.

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    Karen Estrada dribbles the ball against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Todd Beamer girls soccer defeats Federal Way for...
    By Benjamin Ray • September 23, 2025 12:20 pm

    Junior Karen Estrada scores two goals in the comeback win over the Eagles.

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    Zamarie Tellez runs away from the Decatur defense for a touchdown. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way football dominates Decatur in 50-20 win
    By Benjamin Ray • September 15, 2025 3:10 pm

    Zamarie Tellez, Ray Rondon record two touchdowns each in Eagles second 50 point game of the season.

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    Gabriel Lamelle is swarm tackled by Kent-Meridian players. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson can’t hold off late comeback from...
    By Benjamin Ray • September 12, 2025 5:25 pm

    Dawante Smith’s heroics fall short as Raiders still search for first win in 2025.

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