Sports

Athlete of the Week: Warren Briggs

Liberty High School’s Warren Briggs, swim, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for March 1. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2019
Anna Browne, left, and Meagan Kelly, right. Photo submitted by Ken Matthews

Highlanders show intent

On Feb. 6 Hazen senior Anna Browne and Meagan Kelly signed letters of intent to play collegiate soccer next fall. Browne will attend Hamline University… Continue reading

Anna Browne, left, and Meagan Kelly, right. Photo submitted by Ken Matthews
Auburn Riverside defenders bring down Kennedy Catholic’s Junior Alexander during North Puget Sound League Mountain Division action in Oct. 2018 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Photo by Rachel Ciampi/Auburn Reporter
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Lawmakers push concussion awareness and best practices in sports

SB 5238 requires University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center to compile research data

  • Feb 22, 2019
Auburn Riverside defenders bring down Kennedy Catholic’s Junior Alexander during North Puget Sound League Mountain Division action in Oct. 2018 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Photo by Rachel Ciampi/Auburn Reporter

Patriot snags No. 1 spot in 500 yard free

26 swimmers from Liberty and Lindbergh High Schools place at state tournament.

Senior guard Isaiah Little drives past his defender in the first half of Thursday’s win over Foss. Photo by Sarah Brenden

Renton boys basketball advances to regionals

The Renton Indians boys basketball advanced to the district semifinals. The boys beat Foss 67-62 Thursday. The semifinals game against North Kitsap was played Feb.… Continue reading

Senior guard Isaiah Little drives past his defender in the first half of Thursday’s win over Foss. Photo by Sarah Brenden
Lindbergh senior Apelu Sellem wrestlers against Terrell Underwood from Toppenish during the quarterfinals of the 2019 Mat Classic. Sellem won the match by decision, advancing to the semifinals round. Photo by Vicki Maddy

Wrestlers compete at supersized state meet

Two Eagles placed among best in state.

Lindbergh senior Apelu Sellem wrestlers against Terrell Underwood from Toppenish during the quarterfinals of the 2019 Mat Classic. Sellem won the match by decision, advancing to the semifinals round. Photo by Vicki Maddy

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Lindbergh Boys Swim

Lindbergh High School’s boys swim team was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 22 South Puget Sound League Champions… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2019
Max Whitney earns the fall in his 160 pound match. Courtesy photo

Highlanders wrestling finsihes fourth at tourney

The following information was provided by Rory Magana, Hazen wrestling coach: Hazen finished fourth out of eight teams behind Kentwood, Tahoma, and Kent-Meridian at the… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2019
Max Whitney earns the fall in his 160 pound match. Courtesy photo

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Minh Le

Renton High School’s Minh Le, wrestling, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 8. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2019
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Eagles win league meet

The following was submitted from Roger Miron, Lindbergh swim coach: The Lindbergh boys swim team competed in the South Puget Sound League championship swim/dive meet… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2019
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Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kerry Diaz-Neri

Renton High School’s Kerry Diaz-Neri, bowling, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 8. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2019
Renton High School graduate Steve Sholdra won gold at the Challenge International de Geneve. Courtesy photos from Connie Sholdra

Renton grad wins gold at international meet

Steve Sholdra, Renton High School graduate, swam for the Indians in 2010, 2011 and 2012. He is a USA Swimming Open Water Nationals medalist in… Continue reading

Renton High School graduate Steve Sholdra won gold at the Challenge International de Geneve. Courtesy photos from Connie Sholdra

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kelley Zeng

Liberty High School’s Kelley Zeng, gymnastics, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 1. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2019
Courtesy photo from Isabella Fredrickson From left to right — freshman Olivia Conklin, sophmore Giselle Guevara, freshman Ashley Smith, senior Madyson Smith, freshman Brooke Smith, freshman Ialissa Fredrickson, senior Isabella Fredrickson, (sitting) freshman Elizabeth Lopez, junior Izzabel Lopez

For Hazen girls basketball, it’s a family affair

By Isabella Fredrickson Managing and Sports Editor for the Kilt Hazen High School’s school paper The Hazen girls basketball team is working harder than ever… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2019
Courtesy photo from Isabella Fredrickson From left to right — freshman Olivia Conklin, sophmore Giselle Guevara, freshman Ashley Smith, senior Madyson Smith, freshman Brooke Smith, freshman Ialissa Fredrickson, senior Isabella Fredrickson, (sitting) freshman Elizabeth Lopez, junior Izzabel Lopez

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Jake Elfstrom

Liberty High School’s Jake Elfstrom, basketball, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 1. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2019
Conor McBride scores a takedown on his Highline opponent. Courtesy photo

Hazen finishes 5-3 in last eight duals

The following is information from Rory Magana, Hazen wrestling head coach: The Hazen Highlanders wrestled seven dual matches last week, going 5-2. In league action,… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2019
Conor McBride scores a takedown on his Highline opponent. Courtesy photo
Photos by Haley Ausbun

Renton loses first league game

The Renton Indians boys basketball team sits at the No. 1 spot in the South Puget Sound League 2A North Division. The boys were undefeated… Continue reading

Photos by Haley Ausbun

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Marquis Gallegos

Lindbergh High School’s Marquis Gallegos, wrestling, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 25. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2019

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Olivia St. Marie

Lindbergh High School’s Olivia St. Marie, gymnastics, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Jan 25. Q: What is your… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2019
At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr
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Edgar Martinez finally makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr