Royal sophomore Jill Allred pitches against Cedar Park Christian in the semifinals of the 1A State Softball Tournament on Saturday. Allred had 13 strikeouts in the win, surrendering five hits and three walks.
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.