Royal boys take on Meridian in first round of Class 1A state basketball

Grant Wardenaar (24) goes for the basket against Wahluke earlier this month. The Knights play their first state tournament game Friday.
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The Royal boys basketball team will take to the floor Friday in its first state basketball game.

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | February 27, 2025 2:50 AM

ROYAL CITY — While both teams are on their way to the Yakima Sundome, the Royal High School boys basketball team will take on Meridian (Bellingham) on Friday to determine who will be guaranteed two more games in the state tournament.

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