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Vy “Eevy” Nguyen has been dancing for as long as she can remember.

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Decatur alumni Vy Nguyen has danced her way around the US

She has battled dancers in Atlanta, New York and even Los Angeles

Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

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Brandon Bao was selected for the statewide LEAP committee. LEAP stands for Leadership through Education, Activities, and Personal Development.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Brandon Bao named to WIAA LEAP Committee

Bao is only the second ever FWPS high school student named to LEAP.

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Miles for Meso 2023 5K: Results and photos

This year’s annual event raised $12,500 for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.

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All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for local fans

Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.

FWHS Alum Zane Baumgardt prepares for a scoring opportunity. Ben Ray/ The Mirror

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Ballard FC second year soccer team off to hot start with ties to Federal Way

Second year soccer club Ballard FC took its first loss on June 23 against Oly Town FC 3-2.

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Zane Baumgardt.

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FWHS Alum Zane Baumgardt returns for second season with Ballard FC

Baumgardt enjoys playing this close to home, was one of three players taken from first year tryout.

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Todd Beamer basketball hosts annual camp July 10-13

Boys in third through eighth grades can meet, play Titan coaches and players.

Students from Chief Leschi Schools unveil the collaborative logo for the Seattle Organization Group and Puyallup Tribe. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Puyallup Tribe of Indians partners with Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026

Puyallup is the first Indigenous group ever to partner with a host city in the international tournament.

Jahlil Loyd takes a shot against the Stadium Tigers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Titans boys basketball competes in Auburn High School summer league

Todd Beamer had its 2023 season come to an abrupt, controversial end and the team is looking to…

Eagles celebrate after Nehemeya Mekonnen scored Federal Way’s fourth goal of the day. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL boys soccer all-league teams announced

Honors include offensive, defensive players of the year and Coach of the Year for 3A and 4A.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Row row row in Renton | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at a local rowing club, including college rowing recruits.

All 16 nominees from all four high schools after the awards at Federal Way High School. (Photo Provided by FWPS)

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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Federal Way’s Isaiah Afework repeats, Decatur’s Sina Fuiava wins

Afework is the first 2x male winner, while Fuiava is the first Decatur athlete to win since the…

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year winners to be announced June 5

Celebrate the nominees and winners at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 at Federal Way High School.

Team photo after both games finished. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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3A-4A split softball All-Star game doubleheader

Games featured players from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way. 4A won game one (8-1) while 3A won game…

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‘Fueling the fun’: Adapted PE gives all students an opportunity for sports

All four Federal Way high schools attended the inter-city track and field day on May 25.

From right to left Julian Gene Fortin (3), Roman Hutchinson (1), Jaylon Jenkins (2) pose after sweeping the triple jump event.

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Federal Way boys track team wins 4A state title

The Federal Way girls team stayed inside the Top 5 for the second consecutive year.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…

Auburn Riverside’s Danica Butler in the circle for the Ravens win. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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3A, 4A All-League NPSL fastpitch teams announced

Local players from Auburn, Federal Way and Kent honored with league-wide awards.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for May 26: Kyler Herwick

TJHS junior is a second-year varsity baseball player.