BENTON CITY – Top-ranked Royal romped its way to a 53rdstraight victory Saturday evening, beating Kiona-Benton 60-0 in SCAC football action.

The winning streak, which started Sept.30, 2022, matches the school’s previous long that spanned 2014-2018. They’re tied for second longest in state history, with only Bellevue’s 67-game streak from 2008-14.

Ther Knights haven’t lost a SCAC conference game since 2013.

Wiley Allred has guided the Knights through both winning streaks, and has compiled a 318-28 record (91.9%). The Hall of Fame has led Royal to 13 of the school’s 14 state championships, and was an assistant on the first title team.

• FOOTBALL STANDINGS

The SCAC juggernaut has won the last six Class 1A state championships.

On Saturday, Dax Jenks didn’t carry the ball or catch a pass on any of the Knights’ 29 plays, but still managed to score three touchdowns.

The senior returned an interception 26 yards for the game’s first score. He added punt returns of 49 and 55 yards for touchdowns in the first half.

Grant Wardenaar completed all five of his passes for 123 yards and a 41-yard scoring strike to Fischer Livingston.

Livingston also tossed a 68-yard scoring pass to Scout Stevenson.

Jackson Flood ran 110 yards on six carries and had two scoring runs, including an 80-yarder.

Brycen Fitzhugh rushed for a 40-yard score, and threw a 26-yard touchdown to Gordon Fielding.

Royal (5-0 overall, 4-0 SCAC) hosts Naches Valley on Friday.