Avery Hansen (top left), Carter Hansen (top right) and Sebastian Arius named NPSL MVPs. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Hansens sweep 4A NPSL MVP awards, Mountanview’s Arius named 3A MVP

Auburn Mountainview’s Kendall White named 3A NPSL Coach of the Year.

Kaleesa Howard take a three point shot against Tahoma. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District preview: Girls basketball

Auburn and Auburn Mountainview named sixth seeds.

Sebastian Arius drives to the basket for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Auburn Mountainview secures #1 seed, Auburn gets the #2 in 4A.

Photo provided by Shana Biggs.

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Auburn Mountainview cheer team continues to dominate

For the tenth straight year, team wins state title.

Lucas McClendon fights off a defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lions boys basketball nets first loss of season vs. Federal Way

After leading 55-43 in fourth, Lions fall 57-56.

Lion senior Sebastian Arius drives towards the hoop against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview stays unbeaten in boys basketball

Lions move to 16-0 after 30-point win over Enumclaw.

Auburn’s Kaleesa Howard dribbles the ball up the floor for the Trojans. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls lose close game to second-ranked Woodinville

Ari Deloney tied for a game high with 14, Howard (13) and Hansen (12) led Trojans.

Kyra Thomas makes a layup against Thomas Jefferson. Photos by Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Girls basketball: Auburn Mountainview’s defense stops TJ

Lions improve to 8-2, win fourth game since Dec. 21

Miles Henry scored 25 points in the win for Auburn over Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball wins seventh straight

Trojans improve to 8-0 in league play as four players reach double figures.

Photo provided by Shane Onufer

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Auburn to host first Ben Celver Memorial Dual wrestling meet

The dual takes place at Auburn at 7 p.m. Jan. 10.

Auburn’s Avery Hansen drives to the basket in the loss to Tahoma. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Tahoma girls topple Auburn on last second shot

Avery Hansen’s 13 point fourth quarter wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Trojan junior Daniel Johnson drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball cruises over Tahoma

Carter Hansen, Daniel Johnson lead the way for Trojans.

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Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

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…

Auburn Head Coach Shane Ornufer works with Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Shane Onufer returns to Auburn as new wrestling coach

He won two state titles as a Trojan and was an All-American at the University of Wyoming.

Kolven Posey fights off a Federal Way defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lions basketball downs Federal Way for first time ever

Auburn Mountainview boys are off to their second best start in history at 6-0.

Cora Lowe fights off a Kentwood defender as she drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside girls down Conks for first time in seven years

Merle McLain fills in as head basketball coach.

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.

Trojan sophomore Morgan Richardson gets in a lay-up against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Trojans open up league play with sweep over Kentwood

Both boys and girls basketball teams showed their prowess to down Conks.

Auburn quarterback Fele Gasetoto keeps her eyes downfield. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls flag football off to hot start in year two

Trojans defeated Federal Way and Thomas Jefferson in first action of the season.