Knights earn first round bye in state playoffs
Dane Allred (9) gets ready for the snap during the fourth quarter with senior running back Jose Herrjon (35) standing by, ready to make a run down the middle to run down the clock. The Knights played a dominant game on all sides of the ball, scoring on offense, defense and special teams.
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Knights junior Manny Ruvalcaba takes off after intercepting the ball from King’s Way Christian. The Knights defense held their opponent scoreless throughout Friday’s matchup.
Scout Stevenson (21) from the Knights lines up for the start of the play while Brycen Fitzhugh (16) fills in at quarterback late in the game against King’s Way Christian. Stevenson said the team was very prepared for this week’s matchup and will continue to work toward their next opponent as the postseason progresses.
Knights defensive end Daniel Angel (56) catches up with the runner from King’s Way Christian during Friday’s matchup.
Brycen Fitzhugh from Royal weaves his way past the King’s Way defense to earn a first down late in the game on Friday.
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (10-0) once again showed their dominance on the field Friday where they earned a 69-0 victory over King’s Way Christian in the 1A District tournament. This victory not only sent the Knights into the state tournament but also gave them the number one seed to have a first-round bye.
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