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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.

Daniel Johnson makes a pass inside the Tacoma Dome in the second half against West Valley. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball can’t complete comeback vs. West Valley

West Valley (Yakima) holds off Auburn’s late fourth quarter push.

Avery Hansen running the floor on a fast break for Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls can’t overcome Sumner’s fourth quarter rush at Tacoma Dome

Auburn’s Hansen scored 24 of team’s 40 points.

Cody Bennion holds up his hand to call the defense after making a 3-pointer. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview boys basketball’s first Tacoma Dome trip ends

The Lions’ first ever game at the tournament’s final site ends in sour 14-point loss to Bellevue.

Auburn Mountainview’s Kolven Posey leaps in the air for a layup against Mountain View. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview boys basketball reaches Tacoma Dome for first time

The Lions erased a 15-point first half deficit to beat Mountain View.

Jordyn Shoenbachler looks for an open teammate. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls head to Tacoma Dome for third straight season

Avery Hansen’s game-high 24 points help secure the win over Eisenhower.

Evan Thompson dribbles the basketball for Muckleshoot against Garfield-Palouse. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Muckleshoot Tribal boys basketball punches ticket to Spokane

The Kings will head east for the third straight season, taking on Liberty Christian in round of 12.

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Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Kolven Posey (left) and Markel Lowery (right) react to the win in overtime. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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State hoops regional round breakdown

Auburn Mountainview boys and both Auburn HS teams look to make a run to the Tacoma Dome.

Isaiah Englund drives to the basket for Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn basketball falls to Puyallup in district semifinal

The Vikings hand Auburn its largest loss of season.

Markell Lowery dribbles the ball up the floor for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview basketball punches ticket to state

Jarrick Matthews’ 13-point second half points push Lions over the line vs. Gig Harbor.

Avery Hansen drives to the basket on a fast break. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls hoops handles the Sentinels

Avery Hansen’s 17 and resurgence of Ari Deloney help push Trojans past Spanaway Lake.

Daniel Johnson eyes down the defense against Kentwood inside the Bob Jones Gymnasium. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District tournament previews

Local hoops previews for each opening round matchup as the quest to the Tacoma Dome begins.

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.

Isaiah Keitt walks to the bench after a successful third quarter for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside boys basketball snaps 36-game losing streak

The Ravens were winless before defeating Yelm in the final game of the season.

Diing Diing runs up the floor for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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From Kenyan refugee camp to Auburn Riverside basketball court: The story of Diing Diing

Raven senior Diing Diing now has the opportunity to play hoops in high school.

Michael Rucker, pictured in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Photo via Marquee Sports Network.

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Mariners name Auburn Riverside grad Michael Rucker non-roster invitee

Pitcher did not play affiliated baseball in 2025, but has new chance with Seattle.

Kolven Posey sets up the offense for Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Posey’s big first half shoots Lions to win vs. Federal Way

His night ended with 37 points as Auburn Mountainview wins six in a row.

Rainier Denoso fights through contact against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn basketball handed first in-state loss of season

Trojans stormed back in the second half, but came up just short in the final moments.

Kolven Posey (left) and Markel Lowery (right) react to the win in overtime. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview outlasts Enumclaw in OT

The Lions handed Enumclaw their first league loss of the season.