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    U.S. men’s national soccer team has time to...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 4, 2024 10:00 am

    After getting ‘grouped’ in Copa America, the U.S. needs to find momentum heading toward World Cup.

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    Photo provided by Dee Torres.
    Local synchronized swimming team sends duo to Peru
    By Benjamin Ray • June 14, 2024 4:15 pm

    Lisa Kizis and Emily Robinson are ready to compete on the world stage once more.

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    Marcus Tibbs still works out with the Storm during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur basketball legend Marcus Tibbs finds home with...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 14, 2024 8:30 am

    “I’ve been blessed to be able to be in this situation. Basketball has taken me a long way.”

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    Photo provided by Rodney McCurry.
    Seattle Majestics play in postseason
    By Benjamin Ray • June 12, 2024 9:26 am

    Seattles women’s tackle football team goes to Las Vegas to open up the playoffs.

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    Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 12, 2024 9:18 am

    Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

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    Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Memorial Field to host boys soccer...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 10, 2024 7:30 am

    It will be the second tournament hosted at the site.

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    Decatur’s Luci Pech gives a smile during a practice swing. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Softball Stars shine at All Star Game
    By Benjamin Ray • June 7, 2024 4:00 pm

    3A/4A NPSL and Metro players show out for final game of the season.

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    Decatur’s Maddie Mitchell and Jonah Jones stand with Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer, Terry Jenks (Decatur AD) and Jerry Peterson. Photo provided by FWPS.
    Decatur duo named Athletes of the Year
    By Benjamin Ray • June 7, 2024 7:00 am

    Madelyn Mitchell and Jonah Jones are voted top athletes in Federal Way Public Schools.

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    Hazen’s Illia Biezak leaps over the bar. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    State track and field: Liberty boys, Kent-Meridian girls...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 3, 2024 1:15 pm

    Cassie Atkins (FW) continued to dominate, has now won five titles in three years.

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    Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever shrugs as she looked for a foul on a three-point attempt in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Storm beat Fever in front of franchise record...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 23, 2024 9:55 am

    Jewell Loyd’s season high of 32 points fuels the win in Caitlin Clark’s first pro visit to Seattle.

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    Sophie Walker on second base on day one of the district tournament for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur fastpitch falls in district tournament
    By Benjamin Ray • May 23, 2024 8:13 am

    Despite winning two games, Gators come up short of state tournament dreams.

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    Your vote counts!
    Voting is now open for the Federal Way...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 16, 2024 2:10 pm

    Winners will be announced June 3.

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    By Benjamin Ray • May 4, 2024 7:30 am

    Imagine you show up to do a hobby that you enjoy, and other people show up and just start ripping you a new one because of a minute decision you made.

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    Decatur infielders warming up before their final game of the season. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur baseball makes district tournament for first time...
    By Benjamin Ray • May 3, 2024 2:30 pm

    The Gators take on Puyallup in a winner to state game, looking for their first state appearance since 2015.

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    Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves is a graduate of Federal Way High School. Photo from NBA.com
    Former Eagle McDaniels has career night for Timberwolves
    By Benjamin Ray • April 25, 2024 12:00 pm

    Jaden McDaniels went off for 25 points and 8 rebounds in game 2 win over the Suns.

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    Dylan Cruz fights through an Auburn Riverside defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Soccer: Team chemistry fuels Todd Beamer’s turnaround
    By Benjamin Ray • April 25, 2024 11:20 am

    After a one-win season, the Titans are in the mix for a league title.

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    Women’s NCAA basketball tournament was a game-changer |...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 19, 2024 1:00 pm

    It seems like we are entering a time where the WNBA is ready to take that next leap to become even more mainstream with the help of these athletes. Why is that?

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    Kent-Meridian and Federal Way soccer players fight for possession earlier in the season. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Spring sports breakdown: NPSL surprises and standings
    By Benjamin Ray • April 18, 2024 5:00 pm

    League summaries so far, with mid-season awards.

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    Federal Way Memorial Field. (File photo)
    Ode to junior varsity coaches and the love...
    By Benjamin Ray • April 13, 2024 7:00 am

    Junior varsity coaches notoriously get overlooked and are not given enough credit for the difficult job that they do.

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    Kingston Edward in action at Cheney Stadium against Silas. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson baseball heading in right direction
    By Benjamin Ray • April 10, 2024 4:57 pm

    A win under the lights at Cheney Stadium gives TJ four wins in a row for first time since 2016.

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