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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Isaiah Afework touches home after a home run. (Courtesy Photo from Victoria Harbourcats via Christian J. Stewart)
    Federal Way alum Isaiah Afework sees success in...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 25, 2025 2:12 pm

    He has hit five homers in his last nine games for WCL HarbourCats.

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    Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 23, 2025 1:53 pm

    The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

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    Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.
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    By Benjamin Ray • July 23, 2025 9:58 am

    Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.

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    Kentwood High School alum Dallas Glenn. Image Courtesy of NHRA.
    Records smashed as local driver wins at Pacific...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 21, 2025 4:15 pm

    Kentwood HS alum Dallas Glenn wins as records on the track fell all weekend.

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    Photo provided by Logan Davidson.
    Beachfest 2025 results and photos
    By Benjamin Ray • July 18, 2025 3:05 pm

    Three winners were crowned in an action packed competition.

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    Photo provided by Carlie Burson.
    Todd Beamer High School welcomes new head volleyball...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 10, 2025 9:21 am

    Carlie Burson is making her high school coaching debut after playing volleyball at Hanover College.

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    Decatur grad Janson Junk is having a career...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 7, 2025 1:40 pm

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

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    Pedro Monge-Munoz controls the ball at Junction training. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Battle tested: TJHS alum’s soccer career is path...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 3, 2025 11:30 am

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

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    Photo provided by Logan Davidson.
    Beachfest 2025: Skimboarding takes over Dash Point State...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 1, 2025 12:18 pm

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

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    Hailey Still warms up for a game against FC Olympia. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Still ballin’: TJHS alum joins first-year West Seattle...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 28, 2025 3:30 pm

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

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    Federal Way alum wins 4th Portuguese basketball championship
    By Benjamin Ray • June 23, 2025 4:17 pm

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

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    Photo of Laelah Tiquia (middle) Coach Michaela Swiney (left). Photo provided by Laelah Tiquia.
    Thomas Jefferson bowler crowned national champ
    By Benjamin Ray • June 19, 2025 9:40 am

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

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    River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 18, 2025 5:00 pm

    River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and off the pitch at Lumen Field.

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    (Photo provided by Liana Wayman)
    Central Washington rugby shutdown: Inside look at what’s...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 17, 2025 1:30 pm

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

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    David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 16, 2025 3:40 pm

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

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    Geron White, coaches and dad Geno (far right) stand next to his meet winning triple jump. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Jumpin’ Geron: FWHS senior leads charge in the...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 5, 2025 9:20 am

    Geron White dominates at state track and field championships.

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    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.
    Federal Way’s Austin May and Meeghan Meagher named...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 5, 2025 9:09 am

    Nearly 40,000 votes were cast by the community in this year’s contest.

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    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
    Mariners pay tribute to TJHS baseball coach Joe...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 29, 2025 10:39 am

    Family and friends gathered on the field before the game.

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    CJ Gatterson rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur baseball heads to state for first time...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 19, 2025 3:30 pm

    Gators down Kelso 8-1 to punch their ticket to the state tournament.

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    Thomas Jefferson High School was the host of the 2024 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by Federal Way Public Schools
    Voting for Athlete of the Year is now...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 19, 2025 7:00 am

    Eight boys and eight girls have been nominated, and the Federal Way Mirror needs you to pick the winners.

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