Success on the diamond
Royal players celebrate after defeating Cedar Park Christian in the 1A State Softball Tournament semifinals, advancing to their second straight state championship game.
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Royal junior Audrey Bergeson rushes to beat the ball thrown to first base during the 1A State Softball Tournament semifinals against Cedar Park Christian.
Royal opened the state tournament in a loser-out game against Klahowya, winning 10-0. Head Coach Lisa Lawrence said there was a difference in experience this year compared to the Knights’ loss in the loser-out round in 2022.
Ian Bivona serves as the Columbia Basin Herald’s sports reporter and is a graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He enjoys the behind-the-scenes stories that lead up to the wins and losses of the various sports teams in the Basin. Football is his favorite sport, though he likes them all, and his favorite team is the Jets. He lives in Soap Lake with his cat, Honey. | July 10, 2024 3:00 AM
MOSES LAKE — After leaving the 2023 1A State Softball Tournament with a second-place finish, the Royal Knights had high aspirations for this year’s edition of the tournament.
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