The Knights’ Shea Stevenson (23) stiff arms a Lynden Christian defender during the 1A state football semifinals game. The Knights forced multiple turnovers in the second quarter.
November 29, 2025
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Knights steamroll their way to 1A state title game
ROYAL CITY — The first seed Royal Knights (12-0) defeated fourth seed Lynden Christian Lyncs 61-35 in the semifinals of the 1A state football tournament. Senior Brody Bishop expressed his excitement to play in the state championship game next weekend. “I just love being a part of this team. It's a crazy feeling. Going back to Husky Stadium means a lot,” Bishop said. The Knights came out of the first quarter with a two-point lead over Lynden Christian. However, after a few turnovers in the second quarter, they expanded their lead to 34-20 by halftime.