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Analysis: Mariners’ offensive woes continue, but hope is on the horizon

It’s hard to be patient. Seattle’s offense has been slow out of the gate too many times.

Wesley Suazo shields the ball from a Todd Beamer defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur soccer dominates in 5-1 win over Todd Beamer

Gators net five goals for the first time since 2022 and snap four game losing streak.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Avery Buchan

Buchan went 2-0 in her two matches and didn’t drop a set.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Kort Baker

Baker went 6-12 with 6 RBI and 5 runs scored.

Thomas Jefferson athlete uses competes on the pole vault. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Thomas Jefferson Track and Field Action

Raiders competed in their third track meet of the season, second duel against Kentlake.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Keith Rogers Jr.

Rogers Jr. worked really hard during the offseason to prepare for this years track season.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jane Wanjiku

Wanjiku is a standout three sport athlete and a leader in all three sports.

Callie Moore (left) and Avery Buchan (right) won their first set on the singles courts. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson Raiders tennis sweeps Decatur

Raiders improve to 2-0 in league play and sit atop 3A NPSL Standings.

Sophomore Tyler Buol loses his hat after delivering a pitch. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur baseball improves to 6-0 with best start in Fox era

Sophomore Tyler Buol dazzles on the mound with a six-inning, one-hit shutout.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Gabriel Knudsen

Knudsen is a natural leader and well-liked by his peers.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Samantha Jolley

Jolley is committed to continuous improvement.

Cam Noel delivers a pitch against Graham-Kapowsin. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way drops home opener to Graham-Kapowsin

Eagle bats tally just one hit; Orlando Young strikes out five in two innings.

Thomas Jefferson’s new baseball field. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Homefield advantage: Raiders host first home games since 2021

Thomas Jefferson fastpitch and baseball open their season on home turf.

Reece Howitt celebrates his goal against Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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All smiles as Decatur boys soccer team wins season opener

Dom Dismuke tallies first win as Gators down Thomas Jefferson.

Federal Way senior Brayden McVey drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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South King County all-area basketball teams

Sports reporter Ben Ray’s picks for a starting five and sixth player of the year awards in the…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Eric Havili

Havili will earn his fourth varsity letter for the Gators this season.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Siena Sumalbag

Sumalbag qualified for the West Central District Meet competing in the all-around.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sema’J McGee

McGee has been a dedicated member of the track team for four years.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Juan Lopez-Guillen

Juan has a knack for finding his teammates, three year starter.