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Around the Sound Sports Episode 8 is now live

Hear from players and coaches on their journeys to the postseason.

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ARHS baseball’s Cameron Bain makes anticipated return

The senior was injured and had his future in question, but bounced back and made an immediate impact.

Jay Swanson pitches for Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview baseball secures playoff spot in sweep over Thomas Jefferson

A marathon game one of the series took 14 innings over two days.

Tahoma’s Dean Jordan avoids three Auburn Riverside defenders. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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NPSL postseason preview: What to watch for in soccer district tournament

These are some of the biggest storylines heading into the playoffs.

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Kentwood’s Diya Thomas walks by her schoolmates.

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Seahawks name Kent student as Flag Football Player of the Year

The senior scored 36 touchdowns and was honored outside the school.

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Around the Sound Sports Episode 7 is now live

Tune in to this week’s show for in-depth stories on athletics in and around South King County.

Jay Swanson pitching for Auburn Mountainview against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview baseball drops close one to Kentlake

Matthew Ledbetter and Jay Swanson both carried no-hitters into fifth inning as pitching dominated.

Kaedan Morgan pitches against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside baseball falls to Kentridge as playoff hopes hang in balance

Auburn Riverside’s baseball team entered the series against Kentridge needing to win to clinch a playoff berth with…

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Around the Sound Sports Episode 6 is now live

Hear a breakdown of games from across South King County with sounds from coaches and players.

Jayce Yost on the mound for Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview baseball shuts out Auburn at Cheney Stadium

Jayce Yost tosses a one-hit shutout as Lions mercy rule their crosstown rivals.

Emiliano Rodriguez fights for the ball against Mount Rainier. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys soccer falls to Mount Rainier

Amir Heminna netted all three goals for the Rams as they kept a clean sheet against Auburn.

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Around the Sound Sports | New podcast episode 5 is live

Tune in to this week’s episode for insights on prep soccer and baseball.

Isaac Gerstner pitches for Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn baseball drops sixth straight

The Trojans were swept by Mount Rainier on senior night.

Kaden Navarro defends Tahoma’s Alex Rice at Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside boys soccer heads in new direction following controversy

“They are blocking everything out,” new soccer coach says as team moves forward.

Abdul Abdu runs after the ball against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview can’t complete comeback against Kent-Meridian

Benji Toscano scored an early second half goal, but couldn’t pull the Lions closer.

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Around the Sound Podcast Episode 4 is now live

This week’s episode features a steady helping of baseball with a side of fastpitch.

Cameron Bain throws a pitch for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside baseball shuts out Auburn

The Ravens sweep Auburn for the third straight season on back of stellar pitching.

Kylee Curtis smiles after recording an out for Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside fastpitch wins nail-biter over Kentridge

AR’s Kylee Curtis goes toe-to-toe with Jozi Thompson in circle in one run win.

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Around the Sound Sports Pod Ep. 3

Tune in to this week’s podcast covering everything sports around the South Sound.

Jaden Dacho challenges the ball for Auburn against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys soccer hangs on against Kentwood

Alain Maldonado’s goal is enough for Auburn to pick up three points.