Auburn Riverside’s Cameron Bain lets a yell after ending the game against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn’s top sports stories and photos of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, inside the gym and everywhere in between.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

Daniel Johnson drives to the basket against Kentridge. Photo provided by Dee Torres.

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Auburn boys basketball breezes past Kentridge

Trojans hold Kentridge to 54 points, fewest all season, while Daniel Johnson scores 31 points.

Auburn Mountainview’s Fia Daniels looks at the ref after her win at Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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NPSL girls wrestling action

Auburn Mountainview wrestlers represent at Kentwood meet.

Avery Hansen drives to the basket against North Thurston. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls tough out win against North Thurston

Junior Avery Hansen went 19/22 from free throw line in gritty win over Rams.

Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

Auburn Riverside team photo. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside girls basketball 2025-26 preview

After a historic 2024-25 season (most wins since 2019), the Ravens look to improve on that mark.

Isaiah Englund holds the ball over his head against the Redhawks at Auburn High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys weather Renton storm in first meeting since 2013

Auburn’s Isaiah Englund scored a game high 28, one of four in double figures.

Auburn basketball practicing inside Auburn High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball preps for new season

Trojans will no doubt be the favorite to repeat as league champions for a seventh season in a…

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Georgia DePiano (left) and Quinci Wilder (right) come down after a block against Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside volleyball falls short in district tournament

Ravens entered with momentum, but couldn’t overcome Emerald Ridge and Tahoma.

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Auburn Head Coach Aaron Chantler talks to quarterback Isaiah Avelar against Mount Rainier.

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Auburn HS football coach steps down after eight seasons

Aaron Chantler announced via social media his intent to resign.

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

Photo courtesy of Mlb.com/Mariners.

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Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

Courtesy Photo MLB.com/BlueJays

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ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4

After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.

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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners

Toronto scored 12 runs over four innings to dominate Seattle in Game 3.

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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning marathon

For the first time since 2001 the Mariners fight for their first pennant in franchise history.

Emily DeLaCruz chases the ball down for Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview girls soccer falls short vs. Thomas Jefferson

The Lions are on the outside looking in for the playoffs.

Courtesy of Mariners.com.

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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.