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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Raider Kaycee Palomo at the plate for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson softball season comes to a close
    By Benjamin Ray • May 25, 2023 10:15 am

    Raiders fall to Gig Harbor and Lakes in district tournament.

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    Federal Way sophomore Orlando Young on the bump for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles baseball state run ends early
    By Benjamin Ray • May 24, 2023 4:15 pm

    Federal Way falls to Jackson 4-2 at Heritage Park.

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    Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 23, 2023 11:00 am

    Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

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    Leadoff man Jay O’Neill goes 2-3 with 2 runs scored against the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    NPSL 3A, 4A All-League teams honor local players
    By Benjamin Ray • May 20, 2023 10:30 am

    Titles for MVPs, coaches of the year and more.

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    Volunteers helping out on Federal Way National field 4. Ben Ray/ The Mirror
    FWNLL partners with Seattle Mariners for complex upgrades,...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 17, 2023 4:00 pm

    Federal Way National is one of five Washington little leagues that received a grant from the Mariners and Microsoft.

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    Jay O’Neill gets a lot of high fives as he scores the second run of the game for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles baseball topples the Rams, advances...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 17, 2023 9:20 am

    Federal Way is back in the state tournament for the first time since 2019

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    Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    Baseball and soccer tournament clinchers | Around the...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 15, 2023 7:08 pm

    Lots of local voices featured in this episode: Federal Way boys baseball clinches state tourney berth; Auburn Mountainview soccer beats Bainbridge to make the state tournament; among track highlights, Kent-Meridian girls dominate NPSL; Kent-Meridian boys soccer ends state tournament drought; Auburn Riverside baseball beats crosstown rival Auburn Mountainview to make state; Kentridge takes down Bethel in first round of district tournament; Liberty falls to defending state champ Mercer Island in baseball action; and a shoutout to a Todd Beamer alum who was named a NSIC gold glove winner while a Kentwood alum threw another scoreless outing for Bellevue College softball.

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    Gator pitcher Audrey Deviney faces first-place Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur falls to Kentwood 4-0 in NPSL title...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 11, 2023 10:05 am

    The Gators control their own destiny for second place finish

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    Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    Softball, baseball and soccer highlights | Around the...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 9, 2023 1:45 pm

    In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well as soccer tournaments featuring athletes from Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton.

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    Raider senior Reese Williams on the mound against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Baseball: Thomas Jefferson takes down Todd Beamer to...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 4, 2023 1:15 pm

    Raiders end six-game losing streak with the 12-2 win.

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    Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    Youth league needs umpires | Around the Sound...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 1, 2023 6:45 pm

    In this episode, we talk about Federal Way National Little League’s new season and the challenges; Auburn Riverside beats Thomas Jefferson in softball; Liberty plays Lake Washington to a draw in boys soccer; Lindbergh faces Foster on the baseball diamond during Senior Night; playoff-bound Kentridge blanks Decatur 4-0 on the soccer pitch; Liberty’s softball team sweeps the season series against Juanita; and finally, an update on two local grads who play sports at Pacific Lutheran University.

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    Alexis De La Cerda begins his training by shadow boxing at Aztec Boxing Club. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way boxer wins first professional fight by...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 1, 2023 9:50 am

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

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    Decatur keeper Nathan Rainey passes the ball to a teammate. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur boys soccer falls to Kentridge
    By Benjamin Ray • April 27, 2023 8:14 am

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

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    Young T-Baller excited running around the bases! Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way National Little League kicks off season...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 26, 2023 12:10 pm

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

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    Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
    Inside the boxing ring with Alexis De La...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 24, 2023 5:37 pm

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

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    Junior Ava Heitman takes on Kentlake. Ben Ray The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson girls softball scores rainy win over...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 24, 2023 2:00 pm

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

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    Around the Sound Sports | Podcast
    By Benjamin Ray • April 17, 2023 6:00 pm

    Weekly podcast highlights prep sports in King County.

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    Christian Alvarez-Garcia dribbles the ball for the Raiders late in the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson soccer blanks the Royals, winning 1-0
    By Benjamin Ray • April 13, 2023 1:30 pm

    Raiders now tied with Tahoma for most shutouts in NPSL

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    Senior Austin Crawford goes six strong innings in the win over the Lancers. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles’ baseball shuts out undefeated Kennedy Catholic
    By Benjamin Ray • April 12, 2023 2:30 pm

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

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    Federal Way’s Vaughn Weems named 4A NPSL MVP. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Local basketball players earn NPSL All-League honors
    By Benjamin Ray • April 12, 2023 1:30 pm

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

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