O’Dea 56, Bishop Blanchet 17
O’Dea had six different players rush for touchdowns as they racked up 455 yards of total offense, including 351 yards rushing. The Fighting Irish jumped out to a 28-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back, as they held a 43-10 halftime lead. Running back Uriah Stringfield led the charge with two first-quarter touchdowns, while teammate Peter Pauly finished the game with two touchdown runs of his own. Peyton Egan, Owen Brustkern, Hutton Leverett, and Nino Moksivong rounded out the scoring for O’Dea. Blanchet’s Patrick Dewey and Charlie Slatt both scored touchdowns for the Bears.
Eastside Catholic 42, Ballard 7
The Crusaders jumped out to a 34-point halftime lead as they rebounded from their loss to O’Dea last week in a big way. Eastside Catholic running back Jeremiah Burroughs continued racking up yards and touchdowns as the Crusaders improved to 4-1 on the season.
Lakeside 13, Chief Sealth 10
In a tightly contested matchup, Chief Sealth and Lakeside clashed in a game that saw both teams trading big plays and defensive stands. Early in the first quarter, Chief Sealth’s Norman Ngonevolalath broke loose for a long run, but Lakeside’s Efe Elaiho quickly turned the momentum with an interception deep in Sealth territory. The turnover battle continued as Sealth’s Quinn Killham recovered a fumble just as Lakeside threatened to score. Chief Sealth’s offensive struggles persisted, leading to a Pick-6 by Elaiho, who returned an interception 56 yards for a touchdown, giving Lakeside an early 6-0 lead. Despite the missed point-after attempt, Lakeside’s defense kept Sealth at bay for most of the half. A missed field goal by Chief Sealth and strong defensive stands sent both teams into halftime with Lakeside clinging to a slim 6-0 advantage.
The second half saw a determined Chief Sealth team rally back. After an early field goal by Ogi Petronijevic brought them within three points, MJ Filitaula’s one-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter gave Sealth their first lead at 10-6. Lakeside responded with a long pass by Lincoln Oelschlager to set up a four-yard touchdown run by Efe Elaiho, who capped off his stellar performance with a crucial score. With Lakeside leading 13-10, Sealth had one final chance, but a sack followed by a fumble recovery by Lakeside’s defense sealed the victory. Despite Sealth’s relentless efforts, Lakeside held on for a 13-10 win in a game marked by turnovers and gritty defensive plays.
Ingraham 43, Cleveland 22
Ingraham dominated the early stages of their matchup against Cleveland, jumping out to a commanding 16-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. They continued to build on their advantage in the second quarter, adding two rushing touchdowns to push their lead to 29-0 by halftime. Ingraham’s offense was clicking on all cylinders, with their running game leading the way in the first half. The third quarter saw more fireworks, with quarterback Mac Faw connecting twice with wide receiver Thomas Hamilton for passing touchdowns, extending Ingraham’s lead to a seemingly insurmountable 43-0 by the end of the third quarter.
Despite the deficit, Cleveland refused to give up, staging an impressive fourth-quarter rally. Running back Jessie Gilmore led the charge with three rushing touchdowns, including a 63-yard run early in the quarter, and successfully converted on two-point attempts twice. While Cleveland managed to put up 22 unanswered points in the final quarter, it wasn’t enough to overcome Ingraham’s early dominance. The game ended with Ingraham securing a 43-22 victory, showcasing both their potent offense and Cleveland’s late-game resilience.
Lincoln 21, Nathan Hale 7
Lincoln Lynx emerged victorious over the Nathan Hale Raiders in a hard-fought game, winning 21-7. Lincoln’s running back, Mateus Allen, dominated the game with three rushing touchdowns, his first coming midway through the first quarter on a 2-yard run. After Nathan Hale responded with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game 7-7 by the end of the first quarter, Allen struck again in the second quarter with a 3-yard rushing touchdown to give Lincoln a 14-7 lead going into halftime. The Lynx’s offense, led by Allen’s consistent performance, kept the pressure on, while wide receiver Henry Kozu contributed with 7 catches for 100 yards.
Defensively, Lincoln’s standout players played a crucial role in maintaining their lead. Avery Jones was a force, recording 6 tackles, including 3 tackles for loss. Oliver Grathwol added 4 tackles and 3 pass breakups, while Ben Mekuria contributed with 3 tackles and 4 pass breakups. In the fourth quarter, Allen sealed the game with his third rushing touchdown, bringing the score to 21-7. Nathan Hale struggled to penetrate Lincoln’s defense in the second half, failing to score again after the first quarter.
Roosevelt 49, Garfield 3
The Roosevelt Roughriders secured a dominant 49-3 victory over the Garfield Bulldogs in their Week 5 matchup. Roosevelt started strong with quarterback Dalton Anderson connecting on a 28-yard touchdown pass to running back Mar Mar King for an early 7-0 lead. Shortly after, Garfield’s offense struggled, and a safety followed by another touchdown from King extended the Roughriders’ lead to 16-0. Anderson continued his impressive performance, finding Nolan McWilliams for a 47-yard touchdown pass, making it 22-0. Despite Garfield’s brief surge, led by quarterback Antoine Williams Jr. and running back Steven Davis Baker, Roosevelt’s defense, anchored by standout players Daniel Abdelmalk and Ethan Spencer, consistently thwarted any scoring opportunities. A missed field goal late in the second quarter saw Garfield trailing 29-3 at halftime.
The second half was no different, as Roosevelt’s offense continued to overpower Garfield. King capped his standout performance with a 45-yard touchdown run, and Zaire Griffin added a 40-yard touchdown, extending the score to 42-3 by halftime. The second half saw Roosevelt’s second-string team take the field, maintaining a stalemate for most of the third quarter. Garfield’s offense made some progress, but Roosevelt’s defense held strong, forcing multiple turnovers on downs. In the fourth quarter, Griffin broke loose for a 54-yard touchdown run to finish the game, giving Roosevelt a commanding 49-3 win.
Seattle Prep 38, Rainier Beach 30
In a thrilling Metro League matchup, Seattle Prep staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Rainier Beach 38-30 at Memorial Stadium. The game began with Seattle Prep taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Vikings quickly responded with a touchdown early in the second quarter, narrowing the score to 7-6. Rainier Beach seemed to take control of the game as they capitalized on a series of penalties and errors by the Panthers, surging to a 23-13 lead by halftime. A 36-yard touchdown run by Rainier Beach’s Akeem Murphy Jr. early in the third quarter extended their lead to 30-13, putting the Vikings in a commanding position.
However, Seattle Prep refused to back down. The Panthers’ defense tightened up, and Maul’s two touchdowns—along with a key two-point conversion by Win Chandler—brought them within two points at 30-28 in the fourth quarter. A critical field goal by Bradyn Buckholtz with 4:47 left in the game gave Seattle Prep their first lead since the first quarter, 31-30. The Panthers then sealed the victory when Beau Oaksmith scored his third touchdown of the night with just over a minute remaining, followed by a game-clinching interception by Natnael Menber.