Hazen’s Illia Biezak leaps over the bar. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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State track and field: Liberty boys, Kent-Meridian girls place inside top four in 3A

Cassie Atkins (FW) continued to dominate, has now won five titles in three years.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever shrugs as she looked for a foul on a three-point attempt in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Storm beat Fever in front of franchise record crowd

Jewell Loyd’s season high of 32 points fuels the win in Caitlin Clark’s first pro visit to Seattle.

Sophie Walker on second base on day one of the district tournament for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch falls in district tournament

Despite winning two games, Gators come up short of state tournament dreams.

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Voting is now open for the Federal Way Mirror’s Athletes of the Year

Winners will be announced June 3.

Photo of an assistant referee. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Amateur refs and umpires deserve more respect | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

Imagine you show up to do a hobby that you enjoy, and other people show up and just…

Decatur infielders warming up before their final game of the season. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball makes district tournament for first time since 2018

The Gators take on Puyallup in a winner to state game, looking for their first state appearance since…

Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves is a graduate of Federal Way High School. Photo from NBA.com

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Former Eagle McDaniels has career night for Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels went off for 25 points and 8 rebounds in game 2 win over the Suns.

Dylan Cruz fights through an Auburn Riverside defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Soccer: Team chemistry fuels Todd Beamer’s turnaround

After a one-win season, the Titans are in the mix for a league title.

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Women’s NCAA basketball tournament was a game-changer | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

It seems like we are entering a time where the WNBA is ready to take that next leap…

Kent-Meridian and Federal Way soccer players fight for possession earlier in the season. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Spring sports breakdown: NPSL surprises and standings

League summaries so far, with mid-season awards.

Federal Way Memorial Field. (File photo)

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Ode to junior varsity coaches and the love of the game | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

Junior varsity coaches notoriously get overlooked and are not given enough credit for the difficult job that they…

Kingston Edward in action at Cheney Stadium against Silas. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball heading in right direction

A win under the lights at Cheney Stadium gives TJ four wins in a row for first time…

Sam Wah leaps over the hurdles en route to winning his race. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Track and field in action at French Field

Kent-Meridian and Kentridge host Federal Way and Thomas Jefferson.

Angel Blanco (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur’s last second goal gets a draw vs. Auburn Mountainview

Angel Blanco nets two goals for Decatur’s first points since March 15.

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Creativity is king when it comes to sports logos and mascots | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

So, what makes a good combination of logo and mascot? I think originality plays a huge factor.

Claire Kim takes a backhand shot against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer edges Decatur on the tennis court

Titans narrowly get past Decatur 3-2 to improve to 3-3 on the season.

Decatur High School grad Mason Hymer. Photo courtesy of Morningside University

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Decatur alum named pitcher of the week

Mason Hymer recorded a win and a save without allowing a run for Morningside University.

Thomas Jefferson High School gymnast competing at state in 2023. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson gymnastics to serve one year probation, WIAA says

The Thomas Jefferson High School gymnastics team was placed on a one-year probation following a meeting by the…

Luke Koenig pitches against Mount Rainier at Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Baseball: Eagles give up 12 singles in loss to Mount Rainier

Federal Way baseball could only muster four hits against Rams starter Kenny Hall.

Audrey Deviney is elated after her home run against the Enumclaw Hornets. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch bounces back with win over Enumclaw

Gators starting pitcher Audrey Deviney goes 2-4 at the plate and gives up zero earned runs in the…