By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Kela enters second season

Chief Sealth graduate Keone Kela is now entering his "sophomore" season as a reliever for the Texas Rangers, who will be at Safeco Field playing the Seattle Mariners from Monday through Wednesday.
The right-hander will celebrate his 23rd birthday on Saturday, April 16 right after the series in Seattle.

Barnette with Kela in pen

Thomas Jefferson graduate Tony Barnette is a 32-year-old rookie in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers along with Kela.
Barnette, who also throws right-handed, has previously played in Japan after a stint in the minor leagues for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Conger makes Rays roster

Federal Way native Hank Conger remains with the roster for the Tampa Bay Rays as a switch-hitting catcher.

Ishikawa with Charlotte

Federal Way graduate Travis Ishikawa is starting off this season with the Class AAA Charlotte Knights of the Chicago White Sox organization.
Ishikawa remains on the minor league contract he signed as a free agent before attending spring training for the White Sox team.
Ishikawa is a left-handed first baseman.

Brett starts off on DL

Highline graduate Ryan Brett is on the seven-day disabled list for the Class AAA Durham Bulls of the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Brett plays second base.

Ride ends for Collier, UW

The stunning ride through the NCAA women's basketball tournament for Seattle Christian graduate Katie Collier and the University of Washington Huskies came to an end with an 80-59 semifinal loss to Syracuse last Sunday.
Collier, a junior forward, scored seven points and hauled down six rebounds in the game along with one assist and one block.

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