Jon Manley
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Sports reporter for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Wash. Husband, dad. Gonzaga '13. Vandelay Industries. Fircrest raised 🌲
Kennedy Catholic’s Derek Colman-Brusa is Washington’s top 2026 recruit.
247’s Brandon Huffman calls him the most explosive pure pass rusher from WA since J.T. Tuimoloau.
Lancers’ coach Pat Jones: “the whole package.”
Where will he end up? Story 👇
247’s Brandon Huffman calls him the most explosive pure pass rusher from WA since J.T. Tuimoloau.
Lancers’ coach Pat Jones: “the whole package.”
Where will he end up? Story 👇
Kennedy’s Colman-Brusa is state’s most explosive pass rusher. Where will he end up?
A recruiting analyst says Colman-Brusa is the “most explosive pure pass rusher in the state” since J.T. Tuimoloau. Will he end up at UW, Oregon, Ohio State or somewhere else?
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February 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Kennedy Catholic’s Derek Colman-Brusa is Washington’s top 2026 recruit.
247’s Brandon Huffman calls him the most explosive pure pass rusher from WA since J.T. Tuimoloau.
Lancers’ coach Pat Jones: “the whole package.”
Where will he end up? Story 👇
247’s Brandon Huffman calls him the most explosive pure pass rusher from WA since J.T. Tuimoloau.
Lancers’ coach Pat Jones: “the whole package.”
Where will he end up? Story 👇
Vaughn Weems was one of Washington's best high school basketball players but received no offers.
Now he's leading the country in scoring, will be a JUCO All-American and offers are rolling in.
"You didn't want me then but you're gonna want me now," Weems said.
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Now he's leading the country in scoring, will be a JUCO All-American and offers are rolling in.
"You didn't want me then but you're gonna want me now," Weems said.
For @thenewstribune.bsky.social:
Area hooper got no Division I offers. Now he’s making them regret it at North Idaho
“You didn’t want me then but you’re gonna want me now,” said Vaughn Weems, who is leading the country in scoring in the junior college ranks this winter.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Vaughn Weems was one of Washington's best high school basketball players but received no offers.
Now he's leading the country in scoring, will be a JUCO All-American and offers are rolling in.
"You didn't want me then but you're gonna want me now," Weems said.
For @thenewstribune.bsky.social:
Now he's leading the country in scoring, will be a JUCO All-American and offers are rolling in.
"You didn't want me then but you're gonna want me now," Weems said.
For @thenewstribune.bsky.social:
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The News Tribune invites University Place residents to meet with TNT staff, share ideas
Pierce County government reporter Becca Most and local news editor Adam Lynn will be at the University Place library branch Feb. 4.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Bellarmine came out on top against Lincoln in a matchup of two of the top teams in Tacoma on Thursday. Ronnie Wiggins hit the game-winning 3-pointer.
Game story:
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Game story:
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Wiggins nails game-winning 3-pointer, Bellarmine hangs on to beat Lincoln on road
There was controversy at the end of the game.
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January 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bellarmine came out on top against Lincoln in a matchup of two of the top teams in Tacoma on Thursday. Ronnie Wiggins hit the game-winning 3-pointer.
Game story:
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Game story:
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Plenty of scam stories involve distant con artists who can't be caught. This story is a rare and satisfying exception:
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Sheriff’s office sting snares alleged FDIC scammer who tried to con Ashford woman
The 71-year-old Ashford resident was convinced that the FDIC agent was real.
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January 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Plenty of scam stories involve distant con artists who can't be caught. This story is a rare and satisfying exception:
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Game recaps, highlights from the 2025 “The Dream Showcase” high school basketball tournament from Federal Way High School.
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Game recaps, highlights from the 2025 The Dream Showcase high school basketball tournament
Follow along for live updates throughout the day.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Game recaps, highlights from the 2025 “The Dream Showcase” high school basketball tournament from Federal Way High School.
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TNT’s midseason girls basketball power rankings: Sumner is clear No. 1
Full Top 10 plus 'The Next Five'
Full Top 10 plus 'The Next Five'
TNT’s midseason girls basketball power rankings: Sumner is clear No. 1
Our midseason picks for the 10 best teams in the South Sound, regardless of classification.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
TNT’s midseason girls basketball power rankings: Sumner is clear No. 1
Full Top 10 plus 'The Next Five'
Full Top 10 plus 'The Next Five'
A few of the top girls basketball players, teams to keep an eye on in the South Sound in 2025.
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TNT high school sports reporter Jon Manley previews a few girls basketball teams and players to watch in the South Sound in 2025. #basketball #highschoolsports #ballislife #washington
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January 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A few of the top girls basketball players, teams to keep an eye on in the South Sound in 2025.
Follow @thenewstribune.bsky.social on TikTok and Instagram for more.
Follow @thenewstribune.bsky.social on TikTok and Instagram for more.
High school boys basketball: The top teams, players in the South Sound in 2024-25
High school boys basketball: The top teams, players in the South Sound in 2024-25
The high school boys basketball season is in full swing. Here’s a breakdown of the top teams and players to watch around the South Sound.
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January 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
High school boys basketball: The top teams, players in the South Sound in 2024-25
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2024 all-state team
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2024 all-state team
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
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December 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2024 all-state team
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week (Dec. 9 to 14)
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week (Dec. 9 to 14)
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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High school volleyball: The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area team
High school volleyball: The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area team
These were the top high school volleyball players in the South Sound this fall.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
High school volleyball: The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area team
Before the state volleyball tournament began, Avery Cukjati wrote “State Champs 2024-25” on her shoes. She called her shot, and now ours: Curtis’ star outside hitter is the TNT’s All-Area player of the year.
Words: Tyler Wicke
Photo: Tony Overman
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Words: Tyler Wicke
Photo: Tony Overman
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Curtis’ Avery Cukjati is The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area volleyball Player of the Year
HC Taylor Bautista: “She just has this infectious, positive, fun attitude. She steps in the gym every day with a smile on her face.”
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December 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Before the state volleyball tournament began, Avery Cukjati wrote “State Champs 2024-25” on her shoes. She called her shot, and now ours: Curtis’ star outside hitter is the TNT’s All-Area player of the year.
Words: Tyler Wicke
Photo: Tony Overman
www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-...
Words: Tyler Wicke
Photo: Tony Overman
www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-...
Bethel’s Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area player of the year
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Bethel’s Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area player of the year
“He runs to the football,” Bethel coach Travis Domser said. “He plays with reckless abandon. He plays at a high level, super fast all the time.”
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December 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Bethel’s Zaydrius Rainey-Sale is The News Tribune’s 2024 All-Area player of the year
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