Benjamin Ray

Journalist at Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

1 week ago | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

The FIFA Club World Cup has begun in Seattle and the 32-team warmup for the World Cup in 2026 has raised eyebrows in the buildup to actually play on the field. From crowd sizes to investments from Saudi Arabia and even rumors of tickets being given out for free, the Club World Cup has made headlines outside of the game of soccer. But the tournament is starting to take shape, and after two group stage games in Seattle, the display of world football and the culture that follows is a sight to behold.
Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

1 week ago | kirklandreporter.com | Benjamin Ray

After a year of disappointments on the field, the Seattle Orcas are preparing for the third installment of Major League Cricket this coming summer. The Seattle Orcas hosted their first officially named fan fest on June 8 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, the hopeful eventual home of the Orcas. “It’s amazing and I am genuinely happy to have so much support in the community.
New pickleball facility set to open in Auburn this summer

1 month ago | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

The pickleball craze is continuing across the King County area as another new indoor pickleball facility is set to open this summer in Auburn. Rally Pickleball Club announced that it signed a lease on May 5 for a 43,959 square foot industrial space with the plan of turning it into a state-of-the-art pickleball facility. The address of 2701 C Street SW, Suite A1, is right next to the Safeway Distribution Center on C Street.
WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

2 months ago | seattleweekly.com | Benjamin Ray

The WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) has announced that girls flag football is officially a school sport beginning on Aug. 1 at all schools that offer the sport. In a 22-13 vote April 21, the WIAA Representative Assembly officially sanctioned girls flag football as a WIAA recognized sport by a single vote, the first since 1999.
So much to love about these 2024 Olympic Games | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

Aug 16, 2024 | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

There was no shortage of storylines from the 2024 Paris Olympics. From the gold medal race the Aussies gave the United States in swimming to the controversy with Imane Khelif from Algeria, which was all just smoke, to Noah Lyles winning gold then getting COVID and still running — what a spectacle the Olympics continues to be. It was headlines deluxe from start to finish in Paris and the attention-grabbing stories really embodied why we love the Olympic Games.
Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Aug 6, 2024 | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

The Seattle Seahawks started the third week of training camp back with their leader back under center. After missing the last two days of practice, Geno Smith returned and made an immediate impact on the Hawks offense and the vibe of practice in general. The Hawks “followed the steps” for Geno’s recovery, according to new coach Mike Macdonald: “It was time for him to go (back) out there.
Seattle Orcas all-rounder Harmeet Singh had a summer to remember

Aug 6, 2024 | seattleweekly.com | Benjamin Ray

For a career that has seemed like a roller coaster, Harmeet Singh is finding his way in United States Cricket. Singh has played cricket in the Seattle area since the pandemic. A former Indian star, Singh was essentially put on a blacklist when his name was put in a report about match fixing over 10 years ago.
Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

Jul 31, 2024 | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

A lot of questions remain on how the Seattle Seahawks season will go in the first year of the Mike Macdonald era, but one thing is for certain — the players are buying in from play one of the 2024 NFL season. Training camp for the Seahawks is underway as Seattle was making the pads pop for the second day at camp. “We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that. The guys are bought in. It is great tape to coach off of. We are a ways out right now, but we got time to do it.
Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Jul 25, 2024 | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

When the first season of Major League Cricket came to a close, the Seattle Orcas showed their class. This year, the result was much different for the team of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle fell in its final match of MLC 2 to the Texas Super Kings, losing by 37 runs. It capped a horrid season for the green and gray, as the Orcas managed just two points and finished at the bottom of the table.
Amateur refs and umpires deserve more respect | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

May 4, 2024 | courierherald.com | Benjamin Ray

There are many thankless jobs that people do willingly for the benefit of their communities. One of those jobs for sure is being an amateur official, umpire, referee — take your pick. Or the arbiter of the game, as I like to call them. Judicators play an integral role in the makeup of athletic competition. They make sure the game, contest or meet is conducted fairly and with no bias, despite what spectators claim.