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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
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Decatur High School grad Janson Junk made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels.
    Decatur grad Janson Junk gets traded to Milwaukee...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 8, 2022 1:30 am

    Decatur High School class of 2014 alum Janson Junk was traded from the Los Angeles Angels to the Milwaukee Brewers…

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    Inside Fitness 19, all that is left is the lockers and the company’s logo desk as of November. Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Fitness 19 closes Federal Way location
    By Benjamin Ray • November 29, 2022 9:00 am

    All members granted memberships to LA Fitness.

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    Teri Foster, left, was recently selected as the new president of Federal Way National Little League (FWNLL). Courtesy photo
    Federal Way National Little League welcomes Teri Foster...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 28, 2022 7:00 am

    Foster is the first female president in two decades.

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    Alphonzo Tuputala looks on toward the fans Nov. 4 as he prepares to take on the Oregon State University Beavers. He had four tackles. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way’s Alphonzo Tuputala represents his hometown with...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    This season was a breakout year with the University of Washington football team.

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    Basketball: FW Eagles prepare for another state tourney run
    Basketball: FW Eagles prepare for another state tourney...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    In the upcoming boys basketball season, Federal Way High School will shoot for another postseason run.

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    Raider senior Brookelyn Dawson leading her team and finished one pin shy of victory. Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Win by a pin: Decatur edges out TJ...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    The Decatur Lady bowlers beat the TJ Raiders by a single pin — 1,500 to 1,499 — on Nov. 22.

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Federal Way Memorial Stadium has been an icon in the prep sports world for 51 years, and will be getting some much-needed upgrades.
    Remodel to begin on Federal Way Memorial Field
    By Benjamin Ray • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    The new stadium is expected to open in fall 2023.

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Community members using the new fresh track at Saghalie Park, 33914 19th Ave. SW.
    Saghalie Park gets a new track
    By Benjamin Ray • November 22, 2022 10:00 am

    The track is open to the public at 33914 19th Ave. SW in Federal Way.

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    Thomas Jefferson High School swimmers get ready to dive into the pool at the state championships in Federal Way. Photo by Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson High School swimmers compete at state...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 21, 2022 10:15 am

    Thomas Jefferson High School participated in six different events at the 2022 state championships Nov. 10-12 at the King County…

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    Skyline’s Marcus Angiuli has a pass defended by Federal Way defenders Rahshawn Clark and Zamaire Tellez. Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson
    Football: Eagles fall to Skyline in state tournament
    By Benjamin Ray • November 14, 2022 3:08 pm

    The Federal Way High School Eagles football team was eliminated from the state tournament Nov. 12 by Skyline High School…

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    Federal Way gymnastics teams get ready to vault into winter season
    Federal Way gymnastics teams get ready to vault...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 12, 2022 5:30 am

    Preview of this season’s athletes, teams.

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    Senior QB Jay O’Neil has his eyes set on the Spartans. Ben Ray/The Mirror
    Eagles football preps for state appearance this Saturday
    By Benjamin Ray • November 10, 2022 11:00 am

    Federal Way takes on the Skyline Spartans on Nov. 12.

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    Senior Jaylon Jenkins coming down with an impressive catch on the near sideline. Ben Ray/the Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles advance to state football tournament
    By Benjamin Ray • November 8, 2022 9:50 am

    The Eagles are returning to the state competition for the first time since 2014.

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    Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Swimmers line up for the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay at the All City Meet inside the King County Aquatic Center.
    Swimming: Decatur Gators dominate at all-city meet
    By Benjamin Ray • November 3, 2022 11:08 am

    The 2022 swim regular season came to a close Oct. 18 with the all-city swim meet at the King County…

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    Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Todd Beamer High School sophomore Carter Wiley in his opening match Oct. 14.
    Tennis: TJ and FW players fight for wins...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 3, 2022 11:08 am

    The tennis regular season ended for the NPSL on Oct. 11. Each team is allowed nine players to compete in…

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    Preview for the upcoming high school wrestling season...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 30, 2022 5:30 am

    The high school winter wrestling season is right around the corner. Here’s a recap of last season including furthest finishers…

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    Federal Way’s Madison Mulipola on the attack in the third set of their match with Kentwood. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Prep volleyball: Kentwood takes down Federal Way in...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 25, 2022 10:00 am

    The Kentwood Conquerors took down the Federal Way High School Eagles on Oct. 19 inside the Eagles’ gym, where the…

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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).
    Prep sports: South Sound teams dominate state’s Rating...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 22, 2022 5:30 am

    System allows players, fans and coaches to see how their local sports teams measure up.

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    Kent-Meridian Junior Kyle Brown goes up for a jump ball in the 32-29 victory. 
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    Football: Kent-Meridian wins thriller over Thomas Jefferson
    By Benjamin Ray • October 18, 2022 12:27 pm

    History was made inside Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 14. The Kent-Meridian Royals took down the Thomas Jefferson…

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    What the Mariners and the Mirror’s new sports...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 15, 2022 5:30 am

    Introducing the Mirror’s new sports reporter, Benjamin Ray.

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