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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Row row row in Renton | Around the...
By Benjamin Ray • June 6, 2023 4:00 pm

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at a local rowing club, including college rowing recruits.

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Photo Provided by Kristin Cakarnis.
Calvin Cakarnis tied for second at the state gold tournament in Olympia on May 23-24.
Liberty sophomore golfers drive the podium
By Benjamin Ray • June 5, 2023 5:00 pm

Calvin Cakarnis tied for second and Audrey Park took third in the state golf tournament.

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Kayla Kittrell on her way to a podium position in the 100-meter sprint. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Liberty boys track and field team takes 9th...
By Benjamin Ray • June 1, 2023 4:05 pm

Read about the Renton-area track and field state championships results here.

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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
State track and field action, plus a little...
By Benjamin Ray • May 30, 2023 5:50 pm

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports reporter Ben Ray’s beat in South King County. Be sure to check out Ben Ray’s reporting in the Federal Way Mirror, Kent Reporter, Auburn Reporter and the Renton Reporter.

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Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around...
By Benjamin Ray • May 23, 2023 11:00 am

Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Baseball and soccer tournament clinchers | Around the...
By Benjamin Ray • May 15, 2023 7:08 pm

Lots of local voices featured in this episode: Federal Way boys baseball clinches state tourney berth; Auburn Mountainview soccer beats Bainbridge to make the state tournament; among track highlights, Kent-Meridian girls dominate NPSL; Kent-Meridian boys soccer ends state tournament drought; Auburn Riverside baseball beats crosstown rival Auburn Mountainview to make state; Kentridge takes down Bethel in first round of district tournament; Liberty falls to defending state champ Mercer Island in baseball action; and a shoutout to a Todd Beamer alum who was named a NSIC gold glove winner while a Kentwood alum threw another scoreless outing for Bellevue College softball.

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Tyler Peschl takes a pitch inside late in the ball game. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Baseball: Liberty falls to defending state champs in...
By Benjamin Ray • May 11, 2023 4:42 pm

Senior Terry Hayes throws six innings and hits a home run in the KingCo semifinal.

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Elyse McMullin toes the slab in the circle for the Patriots in the win over Juanita. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Two-way threat: Pitchers dominate in the circle and...
By Benjamin Ray • May 10, 2023 11:15 am

Liberty HS star talks about being a ‘two-way player.’

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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Softball, baseball and soccer highlights | Around the...
By Benjamin Ray • May 9, 2023 1:45 pm

In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well as soccer tournaments featuring athletes from Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton.

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Emi Connell at the plate for the Patriots. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Barnes
17 and counting: Liberty’s Emi Connell is a...
By Benjamin Ray • May 8, 2023 10:25 am

Sophomore Emi Connell has hit 17 home runs this season and is one of the motors of the high-powered Patriots offense.

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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Youth league needs umpires | Around the Sound...
By Benjamin Ray • May 1, 2023 6:45 pm

In this episode, we talk about Federal Way National Little League’s new season and the challenges; Auburn Riverside beats Thomas Jefferson in softball; Liberty plays Lake Washington to a draw in boys soccer; Lindbergh faces Foster on the baseball diamond during Senior Night; playoff-bound Kentridge blanks Decatur 4-0 on the soccer pitch; Liberty’s softball team sweeps the season series against Juanita; and finally, an update on two local grads who play sports at Pacific Lutheran University.

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Senior Connor O’Brien has an early opportunity at goal for the Pats.
Liberty and Lake Washington soccer teams draw 1-1
By Benjamin Ray • May 1, 2023 5:30 pm

Even two overtime periods couldn’t separate the two

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Coach Benavides receiving his commemorative plaque. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Lindbergh baseball secures winning season with victory over...
By Benjamin Ray • May 1, 2023 10:20 am

Junior Kyle Burris strikes out 10 in four innings, allows no hits in win

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Elyse McMullin toes the slab in the circle for the Patriots in the win over Juanita. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Liberty softball takes down Juanita, en route to...
By Benjamin Ray • April 26, 2023 8:30 am

Elyse McMullin strikes out seven and Emi Connell homers in her fourth game in a row.

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Elliot Oster at the plate for the Patriots at Bannerwood Park.
Liberty baseball beats Hazen, 16-4
By Benjamin Ray • April 25, 2023 10:45 am

Despite losing by double digits, Hazen was out-hit by one.

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Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.
Inside the boxing ring with Alexis De La...
By Benjamin Ray • April 24, 2023 5:37 pm

Weekly podcast highlights Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent prep sports.

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Hugo Kore gazes on looks at his opponents after scoring his second goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Lindbergh seniors lift Eagles over Renton in 5-0...
By Benjamin Ray • April 19, 2023 2:00 pm

Senior Hugo Kore scores twice and records an assist

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Around the Sound Sports | Podcast
By Benjamin Ray • April 17, 2023 6:00 pm

Weekly podcast highlights prep sports in King County.

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Amayah Chao takes a lead off third base in the game against Evergreen. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Redhawks fast pitch team goes on rollercoaster ride...
By Benjamin Ray • April 5, 2023 5:30 am

Renton scored the second most runs as a team in last two seasons in the contest, but fell to Evergreen in extra innings.

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Eagle Head Coach Benny Benavides works with his team. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Lindbergh baseball head coach scores 200 wins
By Benjamin Ray • March 31, 2023 3:00 pm

Benny Benavides enters his 22nd season as head coach with a milestone accomplishment.

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