Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Izabella Poblete

Poblete has extraordinary dedication and constantly pushing for improvement.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dawante Smith

Smith is the definition of a dependable. high impact teammate.

De Tre Walker holds the ball in his hand during Todd Beamer practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer hoops looks for new crop of players to lead

Titans are coming off their fourth consecutive double-digit win season as they prep for 2025-26.

Decatur Head Coach Mo Anderson and Iyanna Waltar at Decatur practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls basketball 2025-26 season preview

After a year with 11 players in the program, Decatur is back to a full program and packed…

Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Memorial Field to host girls flag football championships

The semifinals and finals will be played at the recently renovated field in the sport’s inaugural year.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Zamarie Tellez

Tellez had one of the more impressive football careers at Federal Way High.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sammi Jolley

Jolley is an exceptional athlete who turns relentless effort into remarkable acheivement.

Sports reporter Ben Ray can be reached at benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Let’s have a discussion about the Wing-T offense

An old school, antique offense is boring to watch and creates huge gaps between haves and have-nots.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

Federal Way’s offensive line, as seen against Kentlake. Photo by Robby Mullikin

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Federal Way’s season ends in O.T. at the hands of the Hilanders

The Eagles were battered and beaten, but showed resillence in their week 10 playoff game.

The Thomas Jefferson Raiders celebrate their win on penalties over Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Soccer: Thomas Jefferson outlasts Decatur in penalties

The Raiders are now in a win-or-go-home game to make the state tourney for the first time since…

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Federal Way Mirror female Athlete of the Week: Sehvyn Rolewicz

Rolewicz puts her heart out there for her team and leads courageously.

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Federal Way Mirror male Athlete of the Week: Dominic Flugstad

Dominic is a natural football player and loves being on the football field.

Raiders’ Vincent Pham and Dante Pham high five after point. Photo by Nathan Hyun

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Thomas Jefferson tennis sends four to state, Decatur sends one

The Raiders took first place in 3A district tournament for second consecutive year.

Jazmyne DuBose controls the ball for Thomas Jefferson. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Raiders girls soccer team falls short against White River

Thomas Jefferson High School’s state tournament hopes are in jeopardy.

Grace Lepkowski (left) celebrates her go-ahead goal. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer bit by Lions in first round

Gators drop second game in a row and now face elimination in district tournament.

Meilani Paige goes for the kill against Kentlake for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way volleyball falls to Kentlake after promising start

Eagles clinch playoffs with a win or TJ loss sends Federal Way to the district tournament.

Gabriel Lemelle fights through contact against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson football gets first win of the season over Titans

Raiders score most points in a game since 2021, and have won last five out of six against…