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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.

Renton head coach Rashaad Powell talks with Isaac Elegan during the Redhawks’ game against R.A. Long. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton boys basketball heads home empty handed after loss to Tumwater

The Redhawks miss out on chance to place following fourth quarter surge from T-Birds.

Royce Rowe takes a three for Liberty inside the Tacoma Dome. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty boys basketball knocked out by Eastside Catholic in state tournament

Jackson Whitaker’s 31 points were not enough as the Pats fell to EC for second time this postseason.

Tyson Burley drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty boys basketball heads to Tacoma Dome after win over Central Valley

Jackson Whitaker and Mason Chin guide Liberty to second straight round of 12.

Isaac Elegan holds up ‘horns’ to conduct the Renton offense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton boys basketball loses to No. 1 Bremerton

Renton will play Lynden in the round of 12 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Precious Miles drives to the basket for the Redhawks against Port Angeles. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls fall in state regional round to Port Angeles

Despite a late fourth quarter surge, Renton comes up short on Yakima trip.

Vina Nguyen in action during her championship match.

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Hazen’s Vina Nguyen wins second straight title

Nguyen and Ari Jacobson stood atop the podium for the Highlanders.

Gigi Victo Hill dribbles the basketball for Renton against Cedarcrest. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton hoops state tournament previews

Both Renton boys and girls prepare for the state tournament.

Connor Mayer (left) yells as Jackson Whitaker heads to the free throw line after drawing a foul. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty boys basketball punches ticket to state tournament

Jackson Whitaker shined with his team’s back against the wall as he put up 43 points in the…

Mia Mickelson holds the ball at Foster High School against Cedarcrest. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls basketball secures spot in state with win over Cedarcrest

Redhawks enter the state tournament for third time in last four years.

Kayden Carlisle tries to avoid a tackler from Seattle Prep. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty flag football takes fourth in state

Patriots fell to Seattle Prep in semifinals and White River in third place game.

Jackson Whitaker drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty falls in KingCo championship to Bellevue

Jackson Whitaker scored game-high 31 points in losing effort, while Mason Chin added 20 for Liberty.

James Huff IV finishes off a dunk against Chief Sealth. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh survives in district tournament vs. Chief Sealth

Volunteer head coach Robert Graham filled in and got his first win leading the Eagles.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Keegan Castro makes a pass for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen heartbreak: Highlanders’ flag football season ends abruptly in triple OT

The Highlanders needed three extra periods, but came up short in first state tournament.

Juice White-Kelley takes a jump shot for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton boys claim 2A KingCo championship in win over Foster

Juice White-Kelley scores 26 as Renton now eyes district tournament.

Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls basketball wins KingCo championship

The Redhawks took on Cedarcrest for the sixth time in the past two years.

Jackson Whitaker takes a three point shot against Mount Si. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Mount Si outlasts Liberty with strong fourth-quarter finish

Liberty boys momentarily had a fourth-quarter lead, but Wildcats run away in final minutes.

Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton against Eisenhower. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls come up short against Eisenhower

Redhawks led by five heading into fourth quarter vs. Cadets.

Jalen Taylor drives to the basket for Renton against Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Renton survives late scare against Lindbergh

Lindbergh just misses out on 21-point comeback.