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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Thomas Jefferson senior Anelia Fatuesi tries to beat a pair of Eagle blockers. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    3A NPSL volleyball all-league teams announced
    By Benjamin Ray • November 27, 2024 7:00 am

    Federal Way HC Brooks Tuilaepa named Coach of the Year in first season.

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    Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua outruns an Enumclaw defender in the 2-1 win. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
    NPSL all-league soccer teams announced
    By Benjamin Ray • November 26, 2024 3:04 pm

    Kentridge’s Shiney Mayanja named 4A Offensive POTY along with Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua at 3A.

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    The current Raiders posed with former players who got to speak to the team after the win over Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson ‘assassin’ bowlers win 100th match in...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 22, 2024 4:00 pm

    Raiders defeat Decatur and move their all-time record to 100-26.

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    Federal Way junior Zamarie Tellez gets tackled by Roosevelt in the opening round of the state tournament. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles upended by Roosevelt in state football tournament
    By Benjamin Ray • November 19, 2024 2:25 pm

    Federal Way makes state tournament for second time in three years, falls 40-0 to Rough Riders.

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    Jasonni Prum in tears after his junior season comes to a close. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Gators go home after loss to Mount Tahoma
    By Benjamin Ray • November 18, 2024 1:25 pm

    Decatur’s first state tournament run in football lasted just one week as they fall 23-21 to T-Birds.

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    Head Coach Matt Vaeena (right), Jas Leonardo Kereti (middle) and teammates at practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    All League Football Teams: 3A NPSL
    By Benjamin Ray • November 16, 2024 7:00 am

    Decatur’s Head Coach Matt Vaeena named Coach of the Year, and Decautur’s Spencer Holloway named Player of the Year.

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    Federal Way’s defense was fired up after forcing a fumble against Ferndale’s offense. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Eagles eliminate Ferndale and return to state tournament
    By Benjamin Ray • November 14, 2024 10:40 am

    FWHS football reaches state for second time in three years.

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    Decatur’s Spencer Holloway breaks away from the Blanchet defense. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.
    Decatur football survives late scare against Blanchet
    By Benjamin Ray • November 14, 2024 9:50 am

    Gators reach the round of 16 for the first time in school history.

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    Kaihea Tuifua gets by a Lakes Lancer defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls soccer exits districts early
    By Benjamin Ray • November 7, 2024 10:30 am

    Gators drop both games in district tournament, lose 2-1 to Lakes.

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    Decatur’s Maddox Heyliger (20) and Spencer Holloway (8) celebrate by running over to fans together after defeating Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur football receives highest spot of the year...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 7, 2024 10:09 am

    Week 10 High School Football AP Poll.

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    Decatur defenders Jasonni Prum (right) and Sefa Leapai celebrate a sack. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Gators put Titans in ‘death roll’ and don’t...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 4, 2024 3:55 pm

    Holloway, Washington, Caoagdan record two touchdowns.

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    Head Coach Matt Vaeena (right), Jas Leonardo Kereti (middle) and teammates at practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur football and soccer win league in same...
    By Benjamin Ray • November 1, 2024 12:30 pm

    It’s a first in school history for the Gators as both coaches reflect on the journey.

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    Decatur sophomore Kaihea Tuifua dribbles the ball between White River defenders. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls soccer finishes regular season with a...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 31, 2024 12:00 pm

    In 2024 season, Decatur has held opponents scoreless in nine games.

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    The Todd Beamer Titan defense swarms the Raiders quarterback. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Football: Todd Beamer takes down Thomas Jefferson
    By Benjamin Ray • October 29, 2024 3:35 pm

    Sophomore QB Esquire Williams throws for two and runs for one in 35-8 win.

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    Thomas Jefferson swimmer swims in breaststroke section of the medley relay. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Raiders crowned champions of the city in the...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 25, 2024 5:00 pm

    Thomas Jefferson High School finishes with 150 points to take home the crown.

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    Sophomore Ashlynn Snyder from Federal Way and Sevyhn Rolewicz from Todd Beamer battle for the ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Federal Way girls soccer takes down Todd Beamer...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 23, 2024 5:35 pm

    Federal Way finishes the season sweep of the Titans.

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    Maya Rainey chases down a Kentlake player in the first half at Kentlake High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls soccer dominates Kentlake in 4-0 win
    By Benjamin Ray • October 22, 2024 3:30 pm

    Decatur holds a three point lead atop the NPSL standings.

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    Andy Cortez shakes off a tackler while scrambling for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Football: Eagles’ defense dominates in second straight shutout
    By Benjamin Ray • October 14, 2024 2:49 pm

    Federal Way defense creates four turnovers while May and Tellez record TD receptions.

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    Kiana Smiley goes for the spike against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Volleyball: Falcons down Titans in straight sets
    By Benjamin Ray • October 10, 2024 10:56 am

    Todd Beamer is off to one of its best starts in school history on the court, but hit a bump in Kentlake.

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    Spencer Holloway throws the ball to Maddox Heyliger for the 2 point conversion and the win. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Football: Decatur Gators weather the Storm
    By Benjamin Ray • October 10, 2024 10:30 am

    Decatur’s Holloway found Heyliger in the front of the endzone with 7.4 seconds left to beat Skyview, 15-14.

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