Royal senior Ezra Jenks, left, dribbles the ball up the floor in the first quarter against Riverside on Friday. Jenks led the Knights with four made three-pointers in the win, three of which came in the second quarter.
January 4, 2025
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Knights avenge state playoff loss, defeat Riverside 78-39
ROYAL CITY – While the 2023-24 season is in the past, the Royal Knights had a chance to avenge their loss in last season’s state boys basketball tournament with Friday night’s non-league matchup against Riverside, doubling up the Rams in a 78-39 win. Riverside defeated Royal 55-40 in the Round of 12 at the 1A State Boys Basketball Tournament last February in Yakima. Both teams returned three starters from their previous matchup.