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Fans hoist scarves as the march to Seattle Stadium continued. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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USA eliminated at hands of Belgium in final game at Seattle Stadium

The peak of US soccer fandom came to an end in Seattle in the cities final World Cup…

Fans squeeze in at Legacy Square. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Fans pack Legacy Square to root on the USMNT

Renton’s community park brought hundreds of people to watch the World Cup.

Antonee Robinson (5) and Folarin Balogun (20) are instrumental for the USMNT, but both are on yellow cards heading into the World Cup group finale. (Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images)

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World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Mercer Island High School’s Lauren Balousek won the girls 400-meter run at state. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich

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MIHS spring sports all-leaguers

Baseball: 3A KingCo Crest

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

Mercer Island High School’s boys soccer team celebrates winning its second straight 3A state title. Photo courtesy of Ari Stoffer

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MIHS boys score state soccer championship

Team wins its second straight title.

Mercer Island High School’s girls 3A state track and field champions. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich

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Twice is nice: MIHS girls track and field team repeats as state champs

It was repeat time for the Mercer Island High School (MIHS) girls track and field team, which massively…

Mercer Island High School’s student-athletes who signed to play collegiate and university sports next year. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS student-athletes sign to play at the next level

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From left to right are Mercer Island High School girls tennis players Sarah Garton, Kara Hillberg, Jayne Tintle and Mia Kinney at the 3A state tournament. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS girls net 3A state tennis team championship

Kinney and Tintle win state doubles title.

Mercer Island High School’s girls runners took seven of the top eight spots in the 3,200 run at the 3A KingCo championships. They are, from left to right: Tess Ahrenholz, Anna Ahrenholz, Bella Heczey, Sophia Rodriguez (first place), Ella Zhang, Dora Cheng and Elsa Bergman. Also pictured is Inglemoor’s Lola Estrada. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich

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MIHS girls track and field team dominates at 3A KingCo championships

Mercer Island High School’s girls track and field team practically owned the victory podium at the 3A KingCo…

In a girls lacrosse state championship final contest that went down to the wire on May 15, Eastside Catholic High School clinched a 15–14 overtime victory over Mercer Island High School (MIHS) at the Starfire Sports stadium in Tukwila. MIHS battled back from a three-goal deficit early in the third quarter to tie the game, with momentum swinging back and forth for the remainder of the matchup. There were many standout performances and a stellar defensive effort throughout the night, according to team representatives, adding that “the game was a true testament to their hard work, determination and teamwork all season long.” MIHS beat Shoreline, 17-3, in the first round, defeated Lakeside, 19-8, in the quarterfinals and downed Northshore, 16-5 in the semifinals. The MIHS team is: back line, from left to right: Molly Janes, Lucia Carr, Anabelle Morton, Lucy Tiscornia, Jane Besecker, Beatrice Zurawski, Sophia Kinkead and Megan Kamolz; front line, from left to right: Marley Way, Sadie Kim, Megan Bobby, Nadia Slivinski, Layla Youssefnia, Kara Kang, Samantha Janusson and Camilla Manfredo. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman

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MIHS girls lacrosse takes second at state

In a girls lacrosse state championship final contest that went down to the wire on May 15, Eastside…

Mercer Island High School’s girls tennis team won the 3A district championship as Sarah Garton and Kara Hillberg took first overall in doubles and the duo of Mia Kinney and Jayne Tintle took third place overall. The girls have all qualified for state, which will take place May 22-23 at the Vancouver Tennis Center. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS girls tennis players swing to state

Mercer Island High School’s girls tennis team won the 3A district championship as Sarah Garton and Kara Hillberg…