A Historic Night in Washington Baseball
The King’s Knights made history on Saturday night, clinching their first-ever 1A state baseball championship in an eight‑inning showdown against the previously unbeaten Montesano Bulldogs. The final score read 2‑1, though the Knights managed only a single hit off the Bulldogs’ pitching.
At the heart of the victory was senior right‑hander Brady Reiss, who was named Most Valuable Player after delivering a complete‑game performance. Reiss threw all eight innings, surrendering just three hits and one run while striking out five batters, a display that left the Bulldogs’ lineup swinging at shadows.
Montesano entered the championship with a staggering 27‑1 record and had allowed only 36 runs throughout the entire season, a testament to their defensive dominance. Yet the Knights’ timely hitting and Reiss’s composure under pressure turned the tide, forcing the Bulldogs into an uncharacteristic offensive slump.
The triumph marks a milestone for the King’s Knights program, which fielded its first baseball team as recently as 2015. In just their eleventh season, the squad has risen from a modest startup to state champions, a rise that has electrified the small community that surrounds their home field.
The tournament also showcased other notable achievements, including Seton Catholic’s 9‑2 victory over the combined Overlake/Bear Creek squad, which secured the team’s first trophy in program history. Coverage of the event, streamed live on the NFHS Network via Eli Sports, provided fans with real‑time scores, bracket links, and highlights.
Beyond the scores, the tournament underscored the spirit of sportsmanship that defines high school athletics in Washington. Players from both sides exchanged handshakes, fans cheered with respect, and the event reinforced the growing popularity of baseball in the state’s diverse high school landscape.