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TJ senior Jaedyn Snead with a volley in the second set against the Falcons. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson girls tennis team serves Kentlake

Seniors Mia Morgan and Caley Buchan look to continue historic streak.

Austin Crawford only allowed two hits in a dominate performance over Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles fly over the Chargers, winning 6 games in a row

Austin Crawford throws a complete game striking out five and allows 2 hits.

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The Federal Way Warriors under-14 team (purple) played a hard-fought game March 25 but ultimately fell to the Rainier Highlanders.

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Federal Way Warriors make a local home for rugby

The annual “Island Bowl” event is May 27-28.

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season with a jamboree on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks partner with local schools to start girls flag football teams

Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer will each have a team in late 2023.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week March 31: Kaycee Palomo

TJHS senior leads the Raiders in stolen bases this season.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week of March 31: Pedro Monge-Munoz

Monge-Munoz has been instrumental for TJ soccer this season by playing multiple roles on the team.

Joel Quinones takes the ball inside the 18 yard box against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson Raiders leave with a draw against Kentwood

Thomas Jefferson off to best start since 2021 on the pitch

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Federal Way alum Kaden Kirshenbaum wins GNAC Athlete of the Week

Kirshenbaum is off to a blistering start for the Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets.

Eagle sophomore Keira Kelly throws in the second round of the shot put. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way track and field jumpers look to repeat 2022 success

The Federal Way Eagles track and field team competed against Auburn Riverside in a dual meet March 23…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for March 24: Jahayra Ruiz Perez

Jahayra is one of the most positive players on the Eagles tennis team.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for March 24: Michael Tran

Michael is a captain of the Federal Way boys soccer team and has been a starter for three…

Gator leadoff hitter Eric Havili gets ready in the box during the fifth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur game postponed due to lightning in fifth inning

Gators had strong hold of the ballgame, leading 7-1 before postponment

Decatur’s Karen Cervantes fields a ground ball late in the game against Peninsula. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch squad’s hot start is cooled off by Peninsula

Gators lose 8-6 despite four homers.

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

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Soccer: Federal Way takes out the Trojans

Five different Eagles scored in the 5-1 win.

Charlie Taumoepeau, No. 89, outruns a defensive back in a home game while playing for Portland State. Photo courtesy of Larry Lawson

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Federal Way alum’s pro football career brings him back home

Charlie Taumoepeau plays for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL and hopes to return to the NFL.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week for March 17: Eddy Kone

Kone is the captain of the Gator track team and is the ASB President.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for March 17: Mandi Pham

Pham helped lead the Gators one of the best runs on the basketball court in school history.

Ben Ray writes about sports for the Federal Way Mirror and its sister newspapers in King County. Contact benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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How young is too young to play professional sports?

The youngest player in the National Women’s Soccer League was signed by the Washington Spirit on March 3.

FWHS senior Josh Mears pictured at the WIAA 4A state baseball tournament in May 2019. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Federal Way Spring Sports Preview: Baseball, softball and soccer

Check below for information on last years sports records and stats from the seasons.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for March 10: Myla Felizardo

Todd Beamer freshman competed at the state gymnastics tournament and holds a 4.0 GPA.