Arpit Bhagat up to bat for Mavericks at the Kent Cricket Ground. (Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Kent Cricket Ground plays host to Northwest Cricket League

A sport growing in popularity in the states has the chance to get even bigger.

Amy Griffin coaching the U.S. Deaf National Team. (Photo courtesy of Amy Griffin)

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Federal Way’s own Amy Griffin leads OL Reign Academy

Decatur grad coached at UW for 24 years and was on the 1991 WWC winning team.

Todd Beamer High School alum Arian Carpio announces the wrestlers as they enter for their match. (Ben Ray / The Mirror)

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Olympic hopeful Arian Carpio hosts all-girls wrestling camp

36 girls participated in the camp hosted by Todd Beamer High School alum.

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

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Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football 2023

“It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton

For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare…

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Mateo Wegzyn recently won the IBJJF Portland 2023 Portland International Open.
Mateo Wegzyn recently won the IBJJF Portland 2023 Portland International Open. (Photo Provided by Mark Fathem)

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Decatur alum takes top spot in Portland IBJJF Event

Mateo Wegzyn trains out of Gracie Barre in Renton.

Ailifi Tuita’u is currently playing at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. (Photo courtesy of Ailifi Tuita’u)

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FWHS alum readies for second year of rugby in Missouri

Ailifi Tuita’u overcame many obstacles playing her first year, and couldn’t be more excited for future.

Federal Way National Little League Seniors. (Photo courtesy of Mike Holte)

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Federal Way National Little League Seniors win state

It is the first time a Senior baseball team from FWNLL has made a Regional Tournament.

Kyle Tucker of the Astros at the plate against the Phillies Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap

From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.

Mariners members had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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MLB All-Stars check in with media before they take the field on July 11

Check out words from Mariners George Kirby and Scott Servais, Rangers’ Josh Jung and many more

Alcorn State's Kewan Braziel gets awarded with the T-Mobile Impact Award during the game. Ben Ray/ The Mirror

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First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for Black baseball players

First annual event brought in over 15,000 fans during All-Star Week in Seattle.

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Vy “Eevy” Nguyen has been dancing for as long as she can remember.

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Decatur alumni Vy Nguyen has danced her way around the US

She has battled dancers in Atlanta, New York and even Los Angeles

Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

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Brandon Bao was selected for the statewide LEAP committee. LEAP stands for Leadership through Education, Activities, and Personal Development.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Brandon Bao named to WIAA LEAP Committee

Bao is only the second ever FWPS high school student named to LEAP.

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All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for local fans

Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.

FWHS Alum Zane Baumgardt prepares for a scoring opportunity. Ben Ray/ The Mirror

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Ballard FC second year soccer team off to hot start with ties to Federal Way

Second year soccer club Ballard FC took its first loss on June 23 against Oly Town FC 3-2.

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Zane Baumgardt.

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FWHS Alum Zane Baumgardt returns for second season with Ballard FC

Baumgardt enjoys playing this close to home, was one of three players taken from first year tryout.

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Todd Beamer basketball hosts annual camp July 10-13

Boys in third through eighth grades can meet, play Titan coaches and players.

Students from Chief Leschi Schools unveil the collaborative logo for the Seattle Organization Group and Puyallup Tribe. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Puyallup Tribe of Indians partners with Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026

Puyallup is the first Indigenous group ever to partner with a host city in the international tournament.