From overtime thriller to championship stage
The Knights’ Orlando Santillan (74) and Tyce Christensen (80) get after the Cashmere quarterback during their matchup earlier this season. Royal is set to face Cashmere again, this time in the 1A state championship game.
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Grant Wardenaar (7) lines up under center for a quarterback sneak play against Lynden Christian in the semifinals of the 1A state football tournament. The Knights defeated the Lyncs 61-35 to advance to the championship game.
The Knights’ Fischer Livingston (12) works the sideline after catching a pass from Grant Wardenaar, not pictured. The Knights defeated Seton Catholic 48-10 in the quarterfinals of the 1A state football tournament.
Dax Jenks (6) fights off a Lynden Christian defender on a run play during their state semifinal game. Jenks had five rushing touchdowns against the Lyncs on Saturday.
Wide receiver Shea Stevenson (23) for the Knights stiff arms a Lynden Christian tackler after catching a pass from Grant Wardenaar (7). Stevenson said team communication and discipline will be important for overcoming Cashmere in the state championship game.
The Knights’ Brody Bishop sacks the Lynden Christian quarterback during their semifinal game on Saturday. Bishop forced an interception and recovered a fumble against the Lyncs.
ROYAL CITY — On Friday, the No. 1 seed Royal Knights (12-0) will travel to Husky Stadium to play the No. 2 seed Cashmere Bulldogs (11-1) in the 1A state championship game. Knights head coach Wiley Allred was not surprised to see the Bulldogs reach the state championship game.
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