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    Articles by Benjamin Ray
    Candon Bible and Geron White walk back to the Federal Way bench after falling to Skyview. (Ben Ray / The Mirror)
    State hoops: Eagles fall in round of 12
    By Benjamin Ray • February 29, 2024 11:20 am

    Federal Way boys basketball team is sent home in 55-47 loss to Skyview.

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    Will Tellis lets out a big yell during Todd Beamer’s comeback in the third quarter. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    State hoops: Todd Beamer ends T-Dome drought, sent...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 29, 2024 11:10 am

    Mountlake Terrace wins despite explosive comeback from Titans.

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    Joseline Abundis stands atop the podium at Sammamish High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    FWHS gymnast wins big at state championships
    By Benjamin Ray • February 29, 2024 9:18 am

    Senior Joseline Abundis takes home three medals, including the all-around crown.

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    Decatur’s Nehemiah Washington sizes up his opponent. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Mat Classic XXXV: Federal Way wrestlers take the...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 26, 2024 4:46 pm

    Todd Beamer’s Sekou Bangoura and Decatur’s Nehemiah Washington finish in top three.

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    Andrew Miller in action in the 200-IM at the state champonship. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    FWHS breaks 5-year point drought in the pool
    By Benjamin Ray • February 22, 2024 12:10 pm

    Brandon Lo and Andrew Miller made the finals for the Eagles swim team.

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    Will Tellis drives to the basket in the first half en route to 26 points. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Hoops: Todd Beamer Titans move one game closer...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 22, 2024 9:45 am

    Senior Will Tellis drops game high 26 points en route to win over Ridgeline.

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    3A NPSL MVP Jaylen Petty dunks the ball against Lincoln in the first round of the playoffs. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    NPSL All League basketball awards announced
    By Benjamin Ray • February 13, 2024 3:28 pm

    Auburn, Kent and Federal Way school districts represented.

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    Decatur and Thomas Jefferson battle in the butterfly leg of the 200 Medley. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Federal Way Eagles are kings of the pool...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 27, 2024 8:30 am

    In coach Evangeline Munson’s third year, the Eagles have now won two straight all-city titles.

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    Senior Kofi Peyton drives to the basket in the first quarter. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Hoops: Federal Way Eagles topple Tahoma
    By Benjamin Ray • January 26, 2024 4:00 pm

    The Eagles, with two games remaining, sit in second place in NPSL.

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    Decatur and Thomas Jefferson swimmers high five after a race at King County Aquatic Center. (Ben Ray / The Mirror)
Decatur and Thomas Jefferson swimmers high five after a race at King County Aquatic Center. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Sports: WIAA reclassification results are in for 2024-28
    By Benjamin Ray • January 26, 2024 1:30 pm

    All Federal Way schools will compete at 3A level.

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    Decatur and Todd Beamer gymnastics competed in an NPSL meet at Decatur on Jan. 17. Pictured: Decatur gymnast Brooklyn Bolger on the beam. Ben Ray/ The Mirror
    Decatur and Todd Beamer gymnasts compete in mid-week...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 25, 2024 2:30 pm

    Along with the two FWPS schools, Kentlake and Tahoma competed

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    Jordan Anderson drives to the hoop on a fast break. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur girls basketball falls to Kentridge at home
    By Benjamin Ray • January 25, 2024 8:50 am

    Gator girls have three games remaining in the regular season.

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    Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Sebastian Arius of Auburn Mountainview dribbles through the Todd Beamer High School defense in a January game.
    Promotion and relegation in high school sports? I...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 24, 2024 4:24 pm

    Keeping a balance in each sport is more important than basing athletic competition on school population.

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    2023 5th in state placer Nehemiah Washington works his Eagle opponent. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Decatur boys wrestling easily handles Federal Way on...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 18, 2024 9:14 am

    Gators win 65-16 on senior night, turn toward postseason.

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    Senior Avion McLemore goes up for a transition bucket. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Todd Beamer Boys win ninth straight over Auburn...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 18, 2024 9:07 am

    A slow start wasn’t enough to stop the Titans, who are on their longest win streak since 2013.

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    Federal Way High School alum Peter Vong has broken eight Washington state records in the USA Powerlifting Federation. Courtesy photo
    FWHS alum sets sights on junior nationals in...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 6, 2024 1:30 pm

    Peter Vong has the highest squat in the world at 430 pounds.

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    Senior Kofi Peyton goes up at Silas High School in a win over Evergreen. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    FWHS boys hoops find their way after difficult...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 28, 2023 11:30 am

    Federal Way dominated Evergreen (Van.) 81-42 in non-league play

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    Will Tellis takes the ball for the Titans in transition. Photos by Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Todd Beamer boys in action over break, win...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 28, 2023 11:15 am

    TB senior Caleb Berry led the charge for the Titans with 26 points in the 83-32 win.

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    Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. (File photo)
    Mariners should focus on putting people in the...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 23, 2023 1:30 pm

    After reports that the Mariners’ ownership had put a chokehold on spending money for player payroll, the mood of hope and optimism for an exciting offseason changed to frustration.

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    Alex Le takes a three point shot against Hazen. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Hoops: Thomas Jefferson boys search for first win...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 22, 2023 4:30 pm

    Despite only being down three points going into the fourth quarter, the Raiders couldn’t find a way to topple the Highlanders.

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