Royal junior Ethan Ellis (22) carries the ball against Othello on Sept. 8. Ellis returned to the field Friday night after missing the last eight games with an injury, rushing for 82 yards on eight carries.
November 18, 2023
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November 18, 2023 2:02 p.m.
Knights score 28 in first quarter, defeat Omak 49-0
ROYAL CITY – A fast start allowed the No. 1 seed Royal Knights to take a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter Friday night against No. 9 Omak, advancing to the 1A State Football Tournament semifinals with a 49-0 win over the Pioneers. Royal scored all 49 of its points in the first half, with many of its drives beginning with short field courtesy of strong defensive play.