Federal Way junior Zamarie Tellez gets tackled by Roosevelt in the opening round of the state tournament. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles upended by Roosevelt in state football tournament

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

Jasonni Prum in tears after his junior season comes to a close. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Gators go home after loss to Mount Tahoma

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

Head Coach Matt Vaeena (right), Jas Leonardo Kereti (middle) and teammates at practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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All League Football Teams: 3A NPSL

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

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Suzuka Nehara

Nehara never takes plays off and is a phenomenal athlete.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Thoma Holden

Holden began his tennis career with no experience is now in the state tournament.

Federal Way’s defense was fired up after forcing a fumble against Ferndale’s offense. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles eliminate Ferndale and return to state tournament

FWHS football reaches state for second time in three years.

Decatur’s Spencer Holloway breaks away from the Blanchet defense. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Decatur football survives late scare against Blanchet

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

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Vladimir Sharak

Sharak advanced to the district tournament and earned his first letter in tennis this season.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Maddie Mitchell

Mitchell established a new persoal record at the district race, making the state meet.

Kaihea Tuifua gets by a Lakes Lancer defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer exits districts early

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

Decatur’s Maddox Heyliger (20) and Spencer Holloway (8) celebrate by running over to fans together after defeating Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur football receives highest spot of the year in the season’s final AP poll

Week 10 High School Football AP Poll.

Decatur defenders Jasonni Prum (right) and Sefa Leapai celebrate a sack. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Gators put Titans in ‘death roll’ and don’t stop spinning in win

Holloway, Washington, Caoagdan record two touchdowns.

Head Coach Matt Vaeena (right), Jas Leonardo Kereti (middle) and teammates at practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur football and soccer win league in same year

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

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe with the Oct. 6 game ball at St. Francis Hospital Medical Office Building, 34509 9th Ave. S. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hosted its annual “Critical Catch” with the Seahawks

Passing off the Oct. 6 game ball to staff was Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe.

Decatur sophomore Kaihea Tuifua dribbles the ball between White River defenders. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer finishes regular season with a bang

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

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Leilua Upuese

Upuese is a captain of the Titans team and led the team with 17 kills against TJ.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Carter Wiley

Wiley is an amazig leader and inspires the Titan tennis team.

The Todd Beamer Titan defense swarms the Raiders quarterback. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Football: Todd Beamer takes down Thomas Jefferson

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

Thomas Jefferson swimmer swims in breaststroke section of the medley relay. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Raiders crowned champions of the city in the pool

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

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Brandon Bao

Bao won the NPSL tournament and qualified for the district tournament in the spring.