Royal recognition

Hard work pays off with state titles for Knights dance team

ROYAL CITY — Royal High School dance coach Makynlee Myrick said winning a state title is sweet, and community recognition makes it even sweeter. The Knights brought home their second straight state title in 1A/2A/3A military dance competition and finished second in the kick competition. “It’s really cool to get recognition from our town,” Myrick said. “Dance has never been a big thing in our community, so I feel like the state titles have gotten our girls recognition for all the hard work they’ve put in. People are noticing these girls are really talented and that we’ve built up a program over the years.” ...