Following Kent-Meridian’s defeat to Auburn High School in their week one matchup by 40 for the Taylor Trophy, the Royals bounced back to down Thomas Jefferson High School, 14-13, to record their first win of 2025 on Sept. 11 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

“It’s the best feeling ever. This win is crucial for us to come together as a team,” sophomore Luke Garza said.

The Royals bookended the ball game with touchdown drives to open the scoring and eventually win the game just before the final two minute mark. But it took a lot for Kent-Meridian to overcome their own woes in the game.

“It started good, like they were able to. TJ played hard, they are scrappers. We moved the ball at the beginning and then froze up a little bit waiting for other people to make plays. I’m proud of them becau

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