Eastside Catholic 35, Seattle Prep 14
Eastside Catholic dominated their matchup against Seattle Prep, securing a 35-14 victory that was fueled by strong performances from running back Jeremiah Burroughs and a stifling defense. The game began with fireworks, as Burroughs returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, giving the Crusaders an early 7-0 lead. Burroughs continued to shine later in the first quarter, adding an 11-yard rushing touchdown to extend the lead to 14-0. Seattle Prep struggled to find any offensive rhythm, while Eastside Catholic’s ground game, led by Nick Jones and Burroughs, pushed the score to 28-0 by halftime. Jones added his own 20-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, followed by another short touchdown run from Burroughs before the half.
Seattle Prep managed to break through in the third quarter with a rushing touchdown, cutting the deficit to 28-7. However, Eastside Catholic quickly answered when quarterback Isaac Corey connected with Nick Jones for a 5-yard touchdown pass, making the score 35-7. Despite a late rally by Seattle Prep, who added a second rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to bring the final score to 35-14, Eastside Catholic’s early dominance proved insurmountable. The Crusaders’ balanced offensive attack and early defensive stops were key in their victory.
Ingraham 28, West Seattle 13
Ingraham secured a 28-13 victory over West Seattle in a game that featured strong rushing performances and key defensive stops. The game started with a back-and-forth exchange of turnovers, as Ingraham’s Jaelin Pugh intercepted a West Seattle pass early in the first quarter, only for West Seattle to recover a fumble shortly after. Ingraham finally broke the deadlock late in the first quarter, with Jorge Avila scoring the game’s first touchdown on a 4-yard run, giving the Rams a 7-0 lead. West Seattle responded in the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Desmond Parkinson to Myles Mutchler, tying the game 7-7. However, Ingraham regained the lead just before halftime, with Avila adding his second touchdown of the day, putting the Rams up 14-7.
In the second half, Ingraham’s defense held strong, forcing West Seattle to turn the ball over on downs multiple times. Avila continued his dominant performance with another 3-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter, extending Ingraham’s lead to 21-7. With just over a minute remaining, Harry Hayes sealed the win for Ingraham with a 67-yard touchdown run, making it 28-7. West Seattle managed a late score on a 98-yard kickoff return by Sam Turner, but their two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the final score at 28-13. Ingraham’s rushing attack, led by Avila and Hayes, along with timely defensive plays, proved too much for West Seattle to overcome.
Lakeside 28, Franklin 6
Lakeside defeated Franklin 28-6 in a dominant performance, scoring 13 points in the second quarter and adding another 15 points in the fourth to seal the win. Despite Franklin’s solid effort on both sides of the ball, they could only find the end zone once. Franklin’s senior running back, Sir Avonte Tucker, led the team’s offense with 17 carries for 123 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown run, accounting for the Quakers’ only points. Tucker’s performance helped the Quakers rack up a total of 149 rushing yards as a team, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Lakeside’s balanced attack.
Defensively, Franklin put up a strong fight, totaling 49 tackles, seven of them for a loss. Senior Emmett Ramambason-Hendren was a standout, leading the team with 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss, while Mohamed Madey added six tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack. Despite these efforts, Lakeside’s ability to capitalize on key opportunities in the second and fourth quarters proved too much for Franklin to handle, resulting in the 28-6 loss.
Lincoln 43, Cleveland 0
Lincoln dominated Cleveland with a decisive 43-0 victory, showcasing a balanced offensive attack. Lincoln’s running game led the way, with Mateus Allen scoring two rushing touchdowns, while Avery Jones, Montrese Weaver, and Ben Ward each added rushing touchdowns of their own. Lincoln’s aerial game also contributed, with Jacob Smith throwing a touchdown pass to Olaf Barradas, as Lincoln improved to 4-2 in the Metro League (4-3 overall).
Cleveland struggled to contain Lincoln’s offense and couldn’t find their footing against a strong defensive performance from Lincoln. The game was one-sided from the start, as Lincoln controlled the tempo and the scoreboard throughout, leading to their shutout victory.
Roosevelt 42, Rainier Beach 7
Roosevelt’s Damari “Mar Mar” King put on a dominant performance, scoring four first-half touchdowns in the Roughriders’ commanding 42-7 victory over Rainier Beach in their Metro League matchup. King wasted no time, scoring his first touchdown just 40 seconds into the game, giving Roosevelt an early 7-0 lead after Jason Page’s successful extra point. Roosevelt’s defense set the tone early, forcing Rainier Beach to punt on their opening drive. King continued to shine, quickly advancing the ball to the three-yard line before punching in his second touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0. Jojo Paaga’s interception on Rainier Beach’s next possession set King up for his third score of the night, and although the extra point was blocked, the Roughriders stretched their lead to 20-0 within six minutes.
Roosevelt’s defense remained relentless throughout the first quarter, with Isley Suapaia and Kash Lexing making key plays that helped keep the Vikings off balance. Lexing’s 15-yard pick-six gave Roosevelt a 28-0 lead, further deflating Rainier Beach’s hopes. While Rainier Beach managed to get on the board with a six-yard touchdown run by quarterback Micah Ili-Meneese just before halftime, Roosevelt quickly responded with King’s fourth touchdown of the night, giving the Roughriders a comfortable 35-7 lead at the break. Lexing added another score in the third quarter, and despite some defensive stands from Rainier Beach, the Vikings were unable to close the gap. Roosevelt’s defense, led by King and Lexing, held strong in the second half, securing a dominant 42-7 win.
Bishop Blanchet 34, Garfield 13
In an emotional senior night game at Memorial Stadium, the Garfield Bulldogs fell to the Bishop Blanchet Bears 34-13 in a hard-fought Metro League matchup. Garfield got off to a quick start, capitalizing on great field position after a punt return to the Blanchet 30-yard line. Quarterback Tariq Shabazz connected on a 15-yard touchdown pass to give the Bulldogs an early 7-0 lead after Ardon Liffman’s successful extra point. Both teams struggled offensively throughout the first quarter, with penalties and incomplete passes halting drives. The Bears missed a key scoring opportunity when their 40-yard field goal attempt fell short, and the Bulldogs carried their slim 7-0 lead into the second quarter.
Blanchet quickly tied the game early in the second quarter, with Josh Polik breaking through the Bulldogs’ defense for a 34-yard touchdown run. Garfield responded swiftly with a one-yard touchdown run by J’Andres Castillo, but a failed two-point conversion kept the score at 13-7. Despite multiple defensive stops, including a fumble recovery by Zion Moimoi, Garfield missed an opportunity to extend their lead when Blanchet’s Calvin Hanson intercepted a pass in the end zone. In the third quarter, Blanchet’s Patrick Dewey put the Bears ahead 14-13 with a touchdown, and a string of penalties and mistakes by Garfield kept the momentum in Blanchet’s favor. The Bears sealed the game in the final minutes with another touchdown by Polik and a game-ending interception returned for a touchdown by Isaac Moore, securing the 34-13 victory for Blanchet. Despite the loss, Garfield fought hard, showing resilience until the end, but the Bears’ strong defensive efforts proved too much to overcome.
Other Scores:
O’Dea 54, Ballard 6
Chief Sealth 34, Nathan Hale 20