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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Federal Way community members and students, alongside Mayor Jim Ferrell, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1 for Federal Way Memorial Field’s renovations. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off renovations at Federal Way...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Federal Way Public Schools hosted the Federal Way Memorial Field groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1, initiating the renovation and demolition of…

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    Senior Vaughn Weems raises the ball above his head, as he looks for his teammates. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles win boys basketball league title
    By Benjamin Ray • January 31, 2023 2:10 pm

    The Eagles remain undefeated in league play

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    Senior Vaughn Weems looks to damage the Kentridge defense. Photo courtesy of Dee Torres
    Federal Way boys basketball hot on the win...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 25, 2023 3:30 pm

    Eagles took down the Kentridge Chargers 76-62 on Tuesday night.

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    FW wrestler takes down a Gator. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Decatur, Federal Way top girls wrestling meet
    By Benjamin Ray • January 20, 2023 1:30 pm

    The final league match is the All City match at Federal Way High School at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

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    Titans guard Caleb Berry guarding a Lion on the perimeter. Photo by Jay O'Neill/ For the Mirror
    Basketball: Beamer will keep on grinding after loss...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 19, 2023 3:30 pm

    The Todd Beamer High School boys basketball team fell for the second time in their last three games in a…

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    Decatur and Beamer battle it out at Secoma Lanes. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Decatur bowling rolls through Todd Beamer
    By Benjamin Ray • January 13, 2023 11:30 am

    Gators win by 265.

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    Todd Beamer leading scorer Will Tellis (23) looks to attack the Lancer defense. Photo Credit: Ben Ray/ The Mirror
    Beamer boys basketball team rolls into 2023 with...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2023 11:45 am

    The Todd Beamer Titans boys basketball continued to roll this season, winning their fifth game in a row by taking…

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    A man walks into Federal Way City Hall on Jan. 11 underneath the 12th Man flag hung in support of the Seattle Seahawks. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
    Federal Way shows support for Seattle Seahawks
    By Benjamin Ray • January 11, 2023 2:30 pm

    The Seattle Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 14.

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    Eagle senior Dae’sean Johnson-Holiman looks for a teammate. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Basketball: FW Eagles take down former state champs
    By Benjamin Ray • January 9, 2023 2:50 pm

    The Federal Way Eagles took down the Auburn Trojans on Jan. 5 by a score of 71-58. Federal Way now…

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    Photo Provided by Elias Katsaros
    Decatur alum signs with Tacoma Defiance
    By Benjamin Ray • December 27, 2022 11:55 am

    Elias Katsaros recently signed with the MLS Next Pro affiliate with the Seattle Sounders.

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    2021 State Championship tournament fifth place finisher Payton Eklund in his match against Decatur. Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Riverside walks off Decatur in Ravens third straight...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 22, 2022 12:30 pm

    The Ravens wrestling team is looking to follow up last year’s sixth place finish at the state tournament.

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    Junior Tamairah Allen leading the Gators on a fast break. Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Decatur girls basketball defeats Lynnwood Royals
    By Benjamin Ray • December 20, 2022 2:00 pm

    Fianl score of the Monday night game was 59-49.

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    Auburn Trojans and Luvens Valcin come in at number 2 in the latest power rankings for boys basketball. Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Holiday season boys basketball power rankings
    By Benjamin Ray • December 26, 2022 6:30 am

    See how local basketball teams from South King County compare to one another.

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    Photos by Ben Ray/the Mirror
Titan wrestler Nazar Kharlanov stacks his opponent in the first round Dec. 7.
    Todd Beamer wrestling team takes down Kentlake
    By Benjamin Ray • December 16, 2022 12:30 pm

    Todd Beamer High School began their boys wrestling duel season Dec. 7 at Kentlake High School. The Titans took down…

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    Decatur senior Lani McConville takes a mid range jump shot. Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Girls basketball holiday season power rankings in South...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 16, 2022 6:30 am

    During this break in athletics for the holiday season, it’s time to analyze how the local girls basketball teams rank…

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    Todd Beamer guard Aaliyah Chappell locks down the Mount Rainier ball handler in the first quarter.
    Todd Beamer girls basketball takes down Mount Rainier...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 15, 2022 9:30 am

    The Titans won on Dec. 12 by a score of 58-51.

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    DHS Kenny Popp wrestling the eventual champion at 138 pounds from TJ, Kayle Bearson. Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Decatur wrestling hosts first Gator Invite since 2019
    By Benjamin Ray • December 13, 2022 4:00 pm

    Thomas Jefferson senior Kayle Bearson won the 138-pound crown and has sights set on a state title this season.

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    TBHS alum aims to qualify for women’s wrestling...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 9, 2022 4:30 am

    Arian Carpio could be the first woman to compete in the Olympics wrestling for the Philippines.

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    Swimmers line up for the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay at the All City Meet in October 2022 inside the King County Aquatic Center. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Swimming: Season review and a season preview for...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 9, 2022 1:30 am

    Girls swim and dive began in the fall, and following the state championship conclusion on Nov. 12, the boys swim…

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    Federal Way High School alum Karina Provo plays soccer for Western Washington University. (Photos courtesy of Karina Provo)
    FWHS grad Karina Provo’s college soccer career ends...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 9, 2022 1:30 am

    Western Washington University won their second women’s soccer national championship on Dec. 3 against West Chester. We caught up with…

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