Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Youth league needs umpires | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode, we talk about Federal Way National Little League’s new season and the challenges; Auburn Riverside…

Alexis De La Cerda begins his training by shadow boxing at Aztec Boxing Club. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way boxer wins first professional fight by TKO

As an amateur, Alexis De La Cerda has more than 100 fights in his career.

Decatur keeper Nathan Rainey passes the ball to a teammate. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur boys soccer falls to Kentridge

Gators have two games remaining and need wins in both to stay alive

Young T-Baller excited running around the bases! Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way National Little League kicks off season with jamboree

Little League has over 500 players among 15 divisions this season.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Inside the boxing ring with Alexis De La Cerda | Around the Sound Sports

Weekly podcast highlights Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent prep sports.

Junior Ava Heitman takes on Kentlake. Ben Ray The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson girls softball scores rainy win over Kentlake, 11-2

Junior Ava Heitman throws complete game and goes 3-4 (2B, 3 R, 2 RBI) at the plate.

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Weekly podcast highlights prep sports in King County.

Christian Alvarez-Garcia dribbles the ball for the Raiders late in the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson soccer blanks the Royals, winning 1-0

Raiders now tied with Tahoma for most shutouts in NPSL

Senior Austin Crawford goes six strong innings in the win over the Lancers. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles’ baseball shuts out undefeated Kennedy Catholic

Austin Crawford strikes out 10 players for the 9-0 win.

Federal Way’s Vaughn Weems named 4A NPSL MVP. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Local basketball players earn NPSL All-League honors

Federal Way’s Vaughn Weems named MVP; Todd Beamer’s Jackson twins receive first-team honors

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

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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

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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.