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Professional golfers Michael and Andrew Putnam are catching fire on the PGA and Web.com tours. The Life Christian Academy alums have been moving up in their ranks and may find themselves playing together on the PGA Tour next season if they can maintain their momentum. Older brother Michael (30) has risen to number 94 on the PGA FedEx Cup rankings making the cut in 12 of 15 tournaments and earning $262,138 so far in 2014. Last week he finished tied for 24th, his highest finish of the season, at the Houston Open. He will retain his PGA Tour Card by finishing the year in the top 125 of the FedEx standings. Younger brother Andrew (25) is working to earn his PGA card on the Buy.com Tour where the top 25 earners of the year are awarded a promotion to the PGA Tour the following season. Andrew currently sits in fifth place in earnings with $134,375 and has already surpassed his previous year’s winnings in just five tournaments. Michael regained his PGA card last season on the Buy.com tour finishing second in earnings with $515,184 won and was named the tour’s player of the year. He has earned over $2.7 million since turning professional in 2006.

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Jon Lester remains a force on the mound for the Boston Red Sox. The 6-4 lefty was the opening-day starter for Boston and has been the victim of little run-support from his teammates going 0-2 while giving up just four earned runs total. Boston has scored just one run in his two outings. Still, Lester’s 2.51 ERA is impressive, with just two walks and 14 strikeouts. The 2000 Bellarmine Prep graduate and Gatorade State Player of the Year has carved himself out a fine MLB career so far. A two-time All-Star, Lester has won two World Series rings with the Red Sox, including going 2-0 in

the 2014 Series. Since entering the Major Leagues in 2006, Lester is 100-58 for his career with a 3.75 ERA and 1,251 strikeouts.

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Tacoma is quickly becoming a favorite destination for amateur and professional runners from all around the Puget Sound. Following up another successful St. Paddy’s Day Half-Marathon, the Tacoma City Marathon Association will host the Ruston Way 5K on Saturday, April 19 along the beautiful Ruston Way waterfront. The race begins and ends at Point Ruston and is open to all ages and walkers, strollers and even dogs are allowed. There is also a 1K Kids Run. Registration is open all the way through race day, but it is advisable to register early, as the cost is lower ($30 until April 15). Go to rustonway5k.com for more details and registration.

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Wrestlers of all ages will be converging upon the Tacoma Dome May 3-4 for the Washington State Freestyle & Greco Championships. The competition is open to men and women of all ages and abilities with a current membership in the Washington State Wrestling Association. The event is open to the public and will have multiple mats of action throughout the day. Athlete registration closes May 1. More information on this and other wrestling events at washingtonstatewrestling.com.

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Comeback Sports, the largest adult sports league in the South Sound is finalizing teams and leagues for the spring and beginning sign-ups for the summer. The company offers weekly leagues for men’s flag football, coed flag football, kickball, softball, volleyball, dodgeball, basketball and more. Over 6,000 men and women competed in a variety of leagues in 2013 and registrations are closing soon. Visit comebacksports. com or contact Vanessa Eskelin at (253) 326-5168 for more details.

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Having formed just two years ago, the University of Washington-Tacoma men’s basketball team, the UWT Huskies, continue going strong both on the court and out in the community. Whether it’s building team unity or participating in the vitality of their college, the UWT Huskies are true role models for young people and veteran basketball fans alike. The franchise was founded in the spring of 2012 by UWT alumnus Joshua Seals, who graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Self and Society-Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. He continues on as coach of the UWT Huskies, with himself and Jordan Williams as co-captains. A member of the South Sound Sports League, the UWT Huskies is a culturally diverse group of players that represents and accepts all ethnicities. The team consists of present and former UWT students as well as up-andcoming future UWT students.

The team certainly has talent. Ranging in ages between 19 and 25, the ballers know how to work the court and are very versatile in their positions. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get the team to where it is today, according to Seals. “It’s been a great experience and an uphill battle but our competitiveness keeps us in the game,� he said. “These guys are tough, dedicated and determined.� Co-captain Williams said the team has had its hurdles, “but we’ve figured things out. The players love to play and really love basketball. They’re dedicated to the team and won’t stop until they get a championship. We want to win not only for ourselves but for everyone at UWT as well.� This commitment to, and care for, their alma mater runs deep among the players. For example, team members recently attended UWT’s memorial service for former chancellor Debra Friedman, who passed away on Jan. 26, 2014. Seals commented on the much-loved chancellor’s strong legacy she left for the college to follow.

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“She was very supportive of the team’s vision and strongly encouraged us to continue building this team up,� he said. “The team is in the beginning stages of building a lasting legacy for the college. It’s historical. All great colleges need great basketball teams. Sports in college can put colleges on the map,� smiled Seals. The UWT Huskies will be involved in future social functions in the city and in public appearances. It is important for them to serve as role models for younger students and upcoming athletes. The vision of this team is to not only produce great players but to also promote camaraderie and brotherhood among the players and to promote character in each individual. “We just want to do our best,� said Seals. “We need backers and supporters to help bring our vision to pass. So come out and support the UWT Huskies!� The team can be contacted at (253) 202-5821 and (253) 376-1267; e-mail uwtbball@ uw.edu.

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