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Jasmine Johnson runs for Kentlake. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2026 WIAA state track and field results

Check out the list below to see who placed in the top eight at the state meet.

Callie Moore (left) and Ethan Flavel (right) stand beside John Yellam (far left), FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer (second from left) and Federal Way Mirror Reporter Ben Ray (far right). Photo provided by FWPS.

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2026 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year results

Ethan Flavel and Callie Moore named athlete of the year by voters.

Tyler Buol on the bump for Decatur against Eastside Catholic. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball falters in final four

The Gators were the highest seed left in the state tournament, but fell short of the championship.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year voting is now open

Vote for the Federal Way Mirror male and female athlete of the year.

Jose Bonilla Ruiz sits on the ground following Bellarmine’s third goal.

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Decatur boys soccer loses first round shocker to Bellarmine

No. 12 Bellarmine showed up and showed out against the No. 4 Gators.

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Around the Sound Sports Episode 8 is now live

Hear from players and coaches on their journeys to the postseason.

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

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Playoff pitchers to watch across South Sound

As each pitch means more and more, here are some arms to keep track of.

Tahoma’s Dean Jordan avoids three Auburn Riverside defenders. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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NPSL postseason preview: What to watch for in soccer district tournament

These are some of the biggest storylines heading into the playoffs.

Photos provided by Robby Mullikin.
Kentwood’s Diya Thomas walks by her schoolmates.

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Seahawks name Kent student as Flag Football Player of the Year

The senior scored 36 touchdowns and was honored outside the school.

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.

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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.

News

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.

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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.