Knights lose on buzzer beater at home
Grant Wardenaar (24) slams the ball down for two points as the Knights battled Zillah Friday. Royal fell short after Zillah drilled a buzzer beater three-pointer to win 88-84.
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Royal Head Coach Tim Ravet, seated, talks with his players during a timeout against Zillah Friday. Ravet said he hopes the Knights use their loss as a learning opportunity.
The Knights’ Manny Ruvalcaba (0) brings the ball across halfcourt against Zillah Friday. Ruvalcaba was efficient on offense for the Knights, contributing over 20 points.
Grant Wardenaar (24) dribbles around a Zillah defender during their game Friday.
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer-beater three that also drew a foul. Despite the loss, head coach Tim Ravet said it was important his players experience a competitive game like this.
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