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TJ senior Jaedyn Snead with a volley in the second set against the Falcons. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson girls tennis team serves Kentlake

Seniors Mia Morgan and Caley Buchan look to continue historic streak.

Vance Dawson, center in the Seattle Mariners shirt, passed away on April 1. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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Local basketball announcer Vance Dawson dies at 57

Dawson was the go-to guy on the mic as the PA announcer for the Federal Way Eagles basketball…

Austin Crawford only allowed two hits in a dominate performance over Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Eagles fly over the Chargers, winning 6 games in a row

Austin Crawford throws a complete game striking out five and allows 2 hits.

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season with a jamboree on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks partner with local schools to start girls flag football teams

Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer will each have a team in late 2023.

Joel Quinones takes the ball inside the 18 yard box against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson Raiders leave with a draw against Kentwood

Thomas Jefferson off to best start since 2021 on the pitch

Photo from MSUB social media

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Federal Way alum Kaden Kirshenbaum wins GNAC Athlete of the Week

Kirshenbaum is off to a blistering start for the Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets.

Eagle sophomore Keira Kelly throws in the second round of the shot put. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way track and field jumpers look to repeat 2022 success

The Federal Way Eagles track and field team competed against Auburn Riverside in a dual meet March 23…

Gator leadoff hitter Eric Havili gets ready in the box during the fifth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur game postponed due to lightning in fifth inning

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

Decatur’s Karen Cervantes fields a ground ball late in the game against Peninsula. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch squad’s hot start is cooled off by Peninsula

Gators lose 8-6 despite four homers.

Eagles celebrate after Nehemeya Mekkonen scored Federal Way’s fourth goal of the day. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Soccer: Federal Way takes out the Trojans

Five different Eagles scored in the 5-1 win.

Charlie Taumoepeau, No. 89, outruns a defensive back in a home game while playing for Portland State. Photo courtesy of Larry Lawson

Sports

Federal Way alum’s pro football career brings him back home

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

Ben Ray writes about sports for the Federal Way Mirror and its sister newspapers in King County. Contact benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

Sports

How young is too young to play professional sports?

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

FWHS senior Josh Mears pictured at the WIAA 4A state baseball tournament in May 2019. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

Sports

Federal Way Spring Sports Preview: Baseball, softball and soccer

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

Eagle senior Isiah Afework examines dribbles the ball outside the three point line. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way Eagles boys basketball places 3rd in state after a win over Mt. Si

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

Federal Way senior Vaughn Weems absorbs the contact on his way to the rack. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way boys advance to state semifinals with win over Skyline

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

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

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TJ, Federal Way gymnasts place at state competition

Decatur and Todd Beamer were also represented.

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

Sports

XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what you need to know

Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

Decatur sophomore Dream Mika works on offense. (Photos by Ben Ray / The Mirror)

Sports

Decatur girls basketball one win away from history

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

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.

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Incident with fan shakes up Todd Beamer basketball’s tournament hopes

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CJ Trevino looks to the crowd after he places third in his weight class. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way wrestlers score top finishes at Mat Classic

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