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Decatur and Federal Way high schools faced off in a swim meet Thursday at the King County Aquatic Center.

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Girls swimming: Federal Way tops Decatur in season opener

The Decatur High School girls swim team faced off against Federal Way on Thursday for their first swim…

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Boys golf: FW and Beamer face off on Monday

The Federal Way High School boys golf team will face Todd Beamer on Monday. The game was rescheduled…

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Tennis: Thomas Jefferson beats Todd Beamer in season opener

In boys tennis, Thomas Jefferson High School defeated Todd Beamer, 4-1, at their first match of the year…

Valecia Roland practices Thursday with the Federal Way High School volleyball team.

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Eagles volleyball coach starts season by giving birth

Federal Way High School’s volleyball team is up and ready for the new year, although the team has…

Decatur High School quarterback Aleksandr Bykovskiy crosses into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter Thursday against Emerald Ridge High School in their football season opener.

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Complete fall sports schedules for all Federal Way high schools

Decatur High School VARSITY FOOTBALL Games start at 7 p.m. Sept. 3: vs. Emerald Ridge (home) Sept. 11:…

Decatur High School quarterback Aleksandr Bykovskiy crosses into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter Thursday against Emerald Ridge High School in their football season opener.

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Football season openers: Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, Decatur and Todd Beamer

Auburn defeats Federal Way It definitely wasn’t the way the Federal Way Eagles wanted to start their 2009…

Decatur High School golfer Garrett Shepard practices on Thursday at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

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Decatur golfers tee up for a new season

Decatur Gators boys and girls golf teams hit the course following the first day of the new school…

The Federal Way High School girls soccer team practices Thursday for the upcoming season.

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FWHS girls soccer kicks off season with new coach

Adam Ladage is new to Federal Way High School this year, but it isn’t unfamiliar territory. Before now,…

Jackie Ericksen and her horse

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Jackie Ericksen and her horse take second at USEA competition

Todd Beamer High School graduate Jackie Ericksen is having an exceptional summer. The 18-year-old took second place in…

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Former Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Federal Way resident and former Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little, 67, was named one of two finalists…

Kiel Hicks returned from Florida this past July with three new medals and has earned a spot on Team USA.

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Federal Way’s karate kid makes Team USA

Kiel Hicks is a good student, skilled pianist and a talented karate pupil with eyes on the Olympics…

Thomas Jefferson High School football team practices Aug. 19.

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SLIDESHOW: Prep football practice kicks off in Federal Way

Football teams from Thomas Jefferson, Todd Beamer, Federal Way and Decatur high schools kicked off practice last week…

Danielle Yellam is a Federal Way High School grad who works for the Seattle Storm basketball team as the equipment manager.

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Federal Way grad loves her dirty work with Seattle Storm

The drive to Seattle is less than an hour, but Danielle Yellam’s journey there has been exciting and…

The rock climbing wall at the Federal Way Community Center is available for all ages and fitness levels.

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Rock climbing in Federal Way

Weekend warriors of Federal Way don’t have to look far for adventure. The Federal Way Community Center offers…

Clarine Long practices for the State Games of America Figure Skating Championships

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Federal Way figure skater brings home the gold at State Games of America

Being an athlete takes a lot of dedication, discipline, time and energy. Topping that with homework, chores and…

Michael “Gel” Girvin demonstrates how to properly use a boomerang.

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Michael ‘Gel’ Girvin: Boomerang master

Boomerangs did not originate in Australia. It is also not a myth that they come back when thrown…

Michael “Gel” Girvin demonstrates how to properly use a boomerang.

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Boomerangs did not originate in Australia. It is also not a myth that they come back when thrown…

Dr. Chris Maeda

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Law sheds light on sports injuries and concussions

The Zachery Lystedt concussion law went into effect on July 26. The new bill requires underage athletes suspected…

The Longacres Mile returns to Emerald Downs on Aug. 16.

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Hot to trot: Longacres Mile 2009

It’s time again for the annual Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack, located off State Route 167 in…

Instructor Rich Parker helps student Marcella Fogg at Northwest Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts in Federal Way.

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Mixed martial arts: Full-contact combat training in Federal Way

It’s 100 degrees outside — and students of Northwest Kickboxing and MMA haven’t even begun to sweat. Rich…