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Decatur grad Janson Junk is having a career year with the Miami Marlins

Junk is on his fourth Major League roster, but is making the most impact in Little Havana.

Pedro Monge-Munoz controls the ball at Junction training. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Battle tested: TJHS alum’s soccer career is path of resilience

Pedro Monge-Munoz bounced back from a knee injury and now is playing for West Seattle Junction.

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Beachfest 2025: Skimboarding takes over Dash Point State Park

Board flips and tricks will continue at the park as the rich history of skimboarding is on display.

Hailey Still warms up for a game against FC Olympia. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Still ballin’: TJHS alum joins first-year West Seattle Rhodies

Hailey Still reunited with a former coach to play summer collegiate soccer.

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Federal Way alum wins 4th Portuguese basketball championship

Aaron Broussard has a decorated international playing career and adds to his trophy case.

Photo of Laelah Tiquia (middle) Coach Michaela Swiney (left). Photo provided by Laelah Tiquia.

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Thomas Jefferson bowler crowned national champ

After being 21st after the first cut, Laelah Tiquia goes home with the first place trophy.

River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and…

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Central Washington rugby shutdown: Inside look at what’s next for players

Why the most popular collegiate rugby program in the state had to close its doors.

David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

Geron White, coaches and dad Geno (far right) stand next to his meet winning triple jump. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Jumpin’ Geron: FWHS senior leads charge in the air

Geron White dominates at state track and field championships.

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.

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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.