Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some…

Ella Whitaker sizes up her opponent while running the Liberty offense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty girls basketball team’s hot start continues

Patriots improve to 5-0 for second straight season, third best start in school history.

Jackson Whitaker shows a lot of emotion in the fourth quarter against the Wolverines. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Whitaker had a 40 and 37 point performance in the first two games of the season.

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

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Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

Sophomore Trinidad Valentino English makes a pass to a teammate against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh boys basketball falls to Kentridge

After a slow start, Eagles found their way, but couldn’t keep up.

Hayden Quinto and Maiya Lester celebrate a point against West Seattle. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball takes fifth place, records best finish in school history

Patriots down White River in fifth/sixth game in straight sets.

Maiya Lester and Hayden Quinto celebrate a point against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball sweeps Blanchet, heads back to state tournament

For the second time in school history, Patriots make back-to-back state tourney appearances.

Sophie Buchan preps for her 200-freestyle race at state. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton’s Sophie Buchan makes splash at state

Buchan recorded points in her third straight state appearance.

Morgan Ackermann controls the ball between two Inglemoor defenders. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty soccer makes state for first time since 2019

Malia Suehiro and Addie Streur netted goals in the 2-0 win.

Charlize Espinosa throws her arms in the air after a Kendreah Beazer spike against Mercer Island. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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All smiles for Liberty volleyball in straight set victory over Islanders

Patriots recognized three seniors who shined in the three setter over Mercer Island.

Addie Streur with control of the ball against Bellevue. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty soccer draws with Bellevue

With two matches remaining, Liberty holds a slim first place lead in 3A KingCo.

Vivan Tran goes for the ball in a challenge against Interlake for Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Lindbergh and Interlake draw 1-1

Eboni Rose’s ninth minute goal was not enough as the Eagles leave with one point, sit in third.

Liberty senior Alex Tran looks to return a volley in his tightly contested doubles match. Photo taken by Alexis Phung

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Liberty tennis falls to Issaquah in season finale

It wasn’t all negative as the Patriots had their best season in recent memory.

Liberty senior with a kill for the Patriots against Lake Washington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball wins third straight match

Patriots down 2023 3A runner-up Lake Washington in four sets.

Adeline Struer leads the charge of disapproval of a referee decision to disallow a goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Liberty and Mount Si leave hungry, draw 0-0

Patriots end a two game losing streak but can’t find a winner against RPI No. 1

After a blazing spike from Jaesi Hayes, Woodinville volleyball blocks the ball back into the Hazen side. Photo provided by Tyler Rubenstein

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Hazen volleyball bounces back with win over Woodinville

Highlanders now are back at 4-4 and 2-3 in KingCo play.

Major Bloodsaw runs through the Redmond defense for a touchdown. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Redhawks win on last minute touchdown over Redmond

Major Bloodsaw and Patrick Turner combine for five touchdowns, leading the way for Renton.

Former USWNT player Lori Henry talks with South Kitsap players. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton School District hosts Girls in Sports Day

Speakers from USWNT and Seattle Reign talked to all six soccer teams involved.

Allie Harris goes for the tip and gets the ball just over the Juanita blocker. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen volleyball falls to Juanita in straight sets

The Highlanders are now 3-3 through the first three weeks of the season.

Renton junior Major Bloodsaw runs the ball with blockers in front. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton football wins ‘Battle of the Birds’

Major Bloodsaw and Patrick Turner score all six touchdowns for Redhawks.