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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Gator leadoff hitter Eric Havili gets ready in the box during the fifth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur game postponed due to lightning in fifth...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 23, 2023 1:58 pm

    Gators had strong hold of the ballgame, leading 7-1 before postponment

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    Decatur’s Karen Cervantes fields a ground ball late in the game against Peninsula. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur fastpitch squad’s hot start is cooled off...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 23, 2023 9:41 am

    Gators lose 8-6 despite four homers.

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    Eagles celebrate after Nehemeya Mekkonen scored Federal Way’s fourth goal of the day. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Soccer: Federal Way takes out the Trojans
    By Benjamin Ray • March 20, 2023 4:35 am

    Five different Eagles scored in the 5-1 win.

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    Charlie Taumoepeau, No. 89, outruns a defensive back in a home game while playing for Portland State. Photo courtesy of Larry Lawson
    Federal Way alum’s pro football career brings him...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 17, 2023 1:30 pm

    Charlie Taumoepeau plays for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL and hopes to return to the NFL.

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    Ben Ray writes about sports for the Federal Way Mirror and its sister newspapers in King County. Contact benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    How young is too young to play professional...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 12, 2023 7:30 am

    The youngest player in the National Women’s Soccer League was signed by the Washington Spirit on March 3.

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    FWHS senior Josh Mears pictured at the WIAA 4A state baseball tournament in May 2019. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    Federal Way Spring Sports Preview: Baseball, softball and...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 10, 2023 6:00 am

    Check below for information on last years sports records and stats from the seasons.

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    Eagle senior Isiah Afework examines dribbles the ball outside the three point line. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles boys basketball places 3rd in...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 6, 2023 2:30 pm

    First time the Eagles have placed in the season-ending tournament since 2019.

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    Federal Way senior Vaughn Weems absorbs the contact on his way to the rack. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way boys advance to state semifinals with...
    By Benjamin Ray • March 2, 2023 2:00 pm

    Eagles take on defending 4A champs Curtis on March 3.

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    Thomas Jefferson’s Rylee Cabang holds the finish as she ends her bars routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror
Thomas Jefferson’s Rylee Cabang holds the finish as she ends her bars routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    TJ, Federal Way gymnasts place at state competition
    By Benjamin Ray • February 28, 2023 1:30 pm

    Decatur and Todd Beamer were also represented.

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    Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 24, 2023 11:00 am

    Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

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    Decatur sophomore Dream Mika works on offense. (Photos by Ben Ray / The Mirror)
    Decatur girls basketball one win away from history
    By Benjamin Ray • February 23, 2023 1:50 pm

    Gators sneak into the 4A state tournament as the 13 seed.

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    Screenshot of a video that shows the start of the tussle at the Todd Beamer High School vs. Stadium High School boys basketball game Feb. 17.
    Incident with fan shakes up Todd Beamer basketball’s...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 22, 2023 8:50 pm

    Video

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    CJ Trevino looks to the crowd after he places third in his weight class. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way wrestlers score top finishes at Mat...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 21, 2023 2:30 pm

    Thomas Jefferson’s CJ Trevino, Decatur’s Sissy Alefaio place third at the wrestling state championships. More results here:

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    Eagle senior Dae’sean Johnson-Holiman looks for a teammate against Olympia. Ben Ray / the Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles’ win streak scratched up by...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 17, 2023 4:00 pm

    Federal Way boys basketball loses to Olympia, takes on Camas for third place in district tournament.

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    Todd Beamer’s Sekou Bangoura advances to his finals match during the regional tournament. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    25 Federal Way wrestlers to compete at Mat...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 14, 2023 1:30 pm

    The Mat Classic XXXIV tournament is held Feb. 17-18 at the Tacoma Dome.

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    Raider senior BB Aguiman takes a jump-shot in front of her home fans. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson girls basketball makes the playoffs
    By Benjamin Ray • February 8, 2023 10:30 am

    In mid-January, the Raiders rattled off five wins out of seven games.

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    Todd Beamer junior Will Tellis drives to the basket against Franklin. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Bracket Breakdown: Opening round of West Central Districts
    By Benjamin Ray • February 7, 2023 3:00 pm

    Your guide to the upcoming basketball tournament.

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    Todd Beamer senior Jazel Tuquia gages in before her next bowl at the state tournament.
    Thomas Jefferson girls bowling finishes in third at...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 6, 2023 3:00 pm

    TJ’s Alena McDugle finished with a score of 247, which was the highest of any bowler at the state tournament.

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    Decatur senior Jewel Young running the offense during the win over the Chargers. Photos by Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Basketball: Gators take down Kentridge; face Tahoma for...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 3, 2023 1:30 am

    The Decatur Gators remain undefeated in NPSL play after their 11 point win over Kentridge, 50-39. The Gators handed the…

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    Federal Way community members and students, alongside Mayor Jim Ferrell, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1 for Federal Way Memorial Field’s renovations. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off renovations at Federal Way...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Federal Way Public Schools hosted the Federal Way Memorial Field groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1, initiating the renovation and demolition of…

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    Senior Vaughn Weems raises the ball above his head, as he looks for his teammates. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles win boys basketball league title
    By Benjamin Ray • January 31, 2023 2:10 pm

    The Eagles remain undefeated in league play

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    Senior Vaughn Weems looks to damage the Kentridge defense. Photo courtesy of Dee Torres
    Federal Way boys basketball hot on the win...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 25, 2023 3:30 pm

    Eagles took down the Kentridge Chargers 76-62 on Tuesday night.

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    FW wrestler takes down a Gator. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Decatur, Federal Way top girls wrestling meet
    By Benjamin Ray • January 20, 2023 1:30 pm

    The final league match is the All City match at Federal Way High School at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

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