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All 16 nominees and their athletic directors stand together at the Athlete of the Year Ceremony on June 2 at Federal Way High School. Photo provided by FWPS.

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Federal Way’s Austin May and Meeghan Meagher named Athletes of the Year

Nearly 40,000 votes were cast by the community in this year’s contest.

Mohagani Townsend (middle) stands with family and friends along with King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer (at far right) on May 28 at T-Mobile Park. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Mariners pay tribute to TJHS baseball coach Joe Townsend

Family and friends gathered on the field before the game.

CJ Gatterson rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball heads to state for first time since 2015

Gators down Kelso 8-1 to punch their ticket to the state tournament.

Thomas Jefferson High School was the host of the 2024 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by Federal Way Public Schools

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Voting for Athlete of the Year is now open

Eight boys and eight girls have been nominated, and the Federal Way Mirror needs you to pick the…

All 16 nominees and athletic directors of the 2024 Athlete of the Year ceremony held at Thomas Jefferson High School. Photo provided by FWPS.

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Athlete of the Year voting coming soon

Voting begins 7 a.m. May 19 and will run until 11:59 p.m. May 25.

Dylan Lang makes a clearing header on a corner kick for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur’s soccer season concludes abrubtly in 5-1 loss

Gators won a playoff game for the first time since 2019, but lose in round two.

Juan Morales Zavalza shielded away from the ball my Kent-Meridian’s Irving Baca Silva. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way soccer falls in second round of districts

Eagles doubled their win total from last season.

Photo courtesy of Central Washington Athletics.

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Federal Way’s Brandham Ponce named GNAC Player of the Year

Ponce dominated any pitchers he faced and was top 10 in several offensive categories this season.

Audrey Deviney gives a smile and a fist bump to Meegan Meagher on second base. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch downs Federal Way

Deviney’s big day at the plate proved pivotal for Gators.

Raiders celebrate a walk off win over Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball wins first game since coach’s death

Wyatt Ford had the walk-off sacrifice fly to score Andre Redmond to complete comeback.

A crowd of 400 gather to give thoughts and prayers to Joe Townsend. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers Joe Townsend

Townsend was more than a baseball and bowling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a role…

Joe Townsend and a young Raider pitcher discuss tactics at Cheney Stadium. Photo by Dee Torres

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Thomas Jefferson HS bowling and baseball coach Joe Townsend dies

Townsend will be remembered as a remarkable coach and person who put his teams first.

Landon Le pitches for Decatur at Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball survives scare against Lions

Spencer Holloway’s two run triple helps Gators win third straight.

Titus Gillihan is showered with water after hitting the game-winning hit. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles’ Titus Gillihan hits second straight walk-off single

Federal Way wins its fourth straight game in 2-1 win over Thomas Jefferson.

Photo of the future The Picklr facility at the old LA Fitness building at 27417 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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New pickleball facility coming to Federal Way

A facelift is in order for former LA Fitness building as new pickleball courts set to take over.

Photo provided by Paul Koria

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Federal Way eighth-grader eyes U-17 World Cup for Samoa

Jordynn Koria is playing up as a 14 year old on Samoa’s National Youth Team.

Todd Beamer sophomore David Lvutin makes a pass against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Hornets sting Titans with final second goal

Todd Beamer soccer has a long road to get to the playoffs, but the door isn’t closed yet.

Nate Gilmore notched the first Gator hit against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball drops first game of the season to Enumclaw

After an 11-0 start, the Gators lose series opener to Hornets.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Federal Way High School’s Geron White hopes to break the state record in the high jump. “It’s either beat the state record and win, or nothing. It’s either win or go home for me,” White said. Photo provided by Geno White

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Federal Way’s Geron White won the high jump title last season. What’s next?

After taking home the crown in 2024, White wants to shatter the state record in 2025.