Royal senior Jairo Machado (17) brings the ball upfield during Friday’s second-round match against Meridian. Royal defeated the Trojans 1-0 before beating Seton Catholic 1-0 in a penalty shootout on Saturday.
May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024 1 a.m.
Knights reach final four with shootout win over Seton Catholic
ROYAL CITY – Penalty kicks determined the winner of Saturday’s 1A Boys State Soccer quarterfinal match between No. 3 seed Royal and No. 11 seed Seton Catholic, with the Knights advancing to the state semifinals with a 3-1 shootout win over the Cougars.