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Royal trio headed to state grid game

by Sun Tribune EditorTed Escobar
| February 4, 2016 5:00 AM

ROYAL CITY — Royal High School will be well represented at the East-West state football games in June.

Three Knights, who will graduate just ahead of the game, will be on the East team for the 1B, 2B, 1A, 2A game. They will include fleet running back-defensive back Joe Lang.

Joining him will be offensive lineman-linebacker Valente Cortez. Also on the team will be wide receiver-defensive back Sam Christensen.

The Royal trio were the only players selected from the SCAC East. The game will be played at Yakima’s Zaepful Stadium on June 25.