Royal senior Jaya Griffin leads off of second base during the top of the first inning against Cedar Park Christian on Saturday. On Friday against Montesano, Griffin led the Knights with three hits.
May 25, 2024
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May 28, 2024 2 a.m.
Royal bests Cedar Park Christian in 1A semifinals
Knights make second straight state championship game
RICHLAND – The No. 8 seed Royal Knights got back to the 1A State Softball Tournament’s championship game after defeating No. 4 Cedar Park Christian 6-4 in the semifinal on Saturday morning, capitalizing on a four-run bottom of the first to take an early lead. Royal bested No. 1 seed Montesano, who the Knights played in last season’s state title game, 6-4 in the state quarterfinals on Friday.