Knights optimistic for future after third place finish at state
Lauren Wardenaar (14) shoots a free throw against King’s during their semifinal game in the 1A state tournament. The Knights made their first state tournament appearance since 2001 and finished with a 23-5 record.
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The Knights’ Briana Cedillo (11) surveys the court during the Knights semifinal game against King’s in the 1A state tournament. Cedillo tied the single game three-point record for Royal athletics this season with seven.
Graycie Kast (22) wrestles a Zillah defender for control of the ball during their game earlier this season. Kast tied the single game record for points this season with 39.
Maggie Frank (5) eyes her teammates as she looks to pass the ball. Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar called Frank her defensive specialist due to her ‘in your face’ style of defense.
The Royal Knights Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar, kneeling in black, gives her team feedback during a timeout earlier this season.
The Knights’ Vanes Cedillo (10) calls out a play to her teammates during a game earlier this season.
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (23-5) wrapped their season with a historic run to the 1A state semifinals and third-place finish, the first time they’ve appeared in the tournament since 2001.
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