The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

Tyler Buol makes a pitch against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur pitching and defense dazzle in season opening win over Kentlake

Gators open their 2026 campaign with a win against one of the best pitchers in the state.

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Federal Way Male Athlete of the Week: Drew Miller

Miller qualified for districts individually and in a relay.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Yarely Cervantes

Cervantes won 90 total matches in her career with 74 pins.

Federal Way Memorial Field on March 13, 2026. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror

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FWPS sports canceled because of snow

Due to the snow, Federal Way Public Schools informed the Mirror that all sports are canceled March 13.

Tacoma Dome on film from a disposable camera. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Shot on a disposable camera: WA state basketball 2026

In a world of advancing technology, take a step back and dive into a bit of nostalgia.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Amyah Johnson

Johnson is a three-time state competitor in gymnastics and two time placer in dive as well.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Vincent Schliewe

Schliewe was a first team all-league swimmer for Decatur this season.

Current Thomas Jefferson High School head coach Harold Adams gets ready to call balls and strikes during a scrimmage. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Thomas Jefferson baseball honors Joe Townsend before 2026 season

With the season on the horizon, the Raiders paid tribute to Townsend before a scrimmage.

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Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Mariana Andrews

Andrews is a fierce competitor and made an apperance at the state tournament.

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Federal Way Male Athlete of the Week: Caden Barclay

Barclay finished eighth at the state tournament and is a consistent teammate.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

Decatur’s Jayden Walker pins his opponent from Auburn Mountainview.

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Federal Way girls wrestlers have best finish at state since 2020

Other placers incude Todd Beamer’s Caleb Clemans and Decatur’s Jayden Walker.

Darlene Kuedituka reaches the ball into the end zone to score for the Titans. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2026 flag football all-city team revealed

Darlene Kuedituka named player of the year, TB head coach Jay Cardwell named coach of the year.

Oscar Garcia holds the ball out front as he goes for a lay-up. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer basketball loses out on state tournament bid

Doni Burkett-less Titans fall at the hands of Lakes in win-or-go-home playoff game.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Oscar Garcia

Garcia is very smooth on the basketball court and a great addition to Todd Beamer.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Darlene Kudeituka

Kudeituka played for the state tournament flag team and the state champ cheer team.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Elijah Gillespie

Gillespie made an immediate impact on the basketball floor for the Eagles.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Marina Velasco-Bono

Velasco-Bono is one of the best Federal Way wrestlers in program history.