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.

Maryoni Bonilla Ruiz leaps over a Kent-Meridian defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Late goal not enough for Decatur soccer in loss to Kent-Meridian

Decatur’s first three-game win streak since 2021 comes to an end in 2-1 loss to Royals.

Juan Morales Zavalza stops on a dime against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way soccer avenge early season woe to Enumclaw, win 3-2 in second meeting

Juan Moralez Zavalza’s 76th minute goal clinched the win over the Hornets.

Audrey Deviney celebrates her home run against Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Gators softball team survives late rally from Raiders

Decatur led 11-2 before Thomas Jefferson cut the lead to just three runs in the seventh inning.

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Analysis: Mariners’ offensive woes continue, but hope is on the horizon

It’s hard to be patient. Seattle’s offense has been slow out of the gate too many times.

Wesley Suazo shields the ball from a Todd Beamer defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur soccer dominates in 5-1 win over Todd Beamer

Gators net five goals for the first time since 2022 and snap four game losing streak.

Thomas Jefferson athlete uses competes on the pole vault. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Thomas Jefferson Track and Field Action

Raiders competed in their third track meet of the season, second duel against Kentlake.

Callie Moore (left) and Avery Buchan (right) won their first set on the singles courts. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson Raiders tennis sweeps Decatur

Raiders improve to 2-0 in league play and sit atop 3A NPSL Standings.

Sophomore Tyler Buol loses his hat after delivering a pitch. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball improves to 6-0 with best start in Fox era

Sophomore Tyler Buol dazzles on the mound with a six-inning, one-hit shutout.

Cam Noel delivers a pitch against Graham-Kapowsin. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way drops home opener to Graham-Kapowsin

Eagle bats tally just one hit; Orlando Young strikes out five in two innings.

Thomas Jefferson’s new baseball field. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Homefield advantage: Raiders host first home games since 2021

Thomas Jefferson fastpitch and baseball open their season on home turf.