Knights set for state title rematch
The Royal Knights defense lines up against the Cashmere offense during the 1A football state championship game. The two teams are set to face off in an early season rematch.
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The Knights' Grant Wardenaar (7) drops back to pass during the 1A state championship game against the Cashmere Bulldogs. Wardenaar is back as the Knights starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
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The Knights' Fischer Livingston (12) sets a block for running back Dax Jenks (6) against the Cashmere Bulldogs in the 2025 1A state championship.
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Former Royal Knights receiver Anderson Brown (14) sprints upfield against a Cashmere defensive back last season.
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The Royal Knights sideline clears the benches after Dax Jenks scored the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Cashmere Bulldogs last season.
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ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (1-0) are slated for a big game against the Cashmere Bulldogs (1-0) on Friday, as it will be a rematch of the 2025 1A state championship. While the Knights were victorious in a 21-20 classic, it was the Bulldogs who gave Royal their toughest fights throughout the 2025 football season.
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