Metro League Football Weekend Recap: Week 6 Showcases Blowouts, Breakthroughs, And Battles

Seattle Prep Rolls Past Ballard 57-6 in Statement Win

Seattle Prep delivered a dominant all-around performance in their 57 to 6 victory over Ballard, overwhelming the Beavers on both sides of the ball. The Panthers’ offense, led by quarterback Leo Harnetiaux, exploded after a scoreless start. Harnetiaux connected with Ben Cunningham for a 75-yard touchdown late in the first quarter to spark a scoring surge. Reilly Cahill added a 5-yard touchdown run early in the second, and shortly after, Beckett Archer returned a kickoff 80 yards for another score.

Seattle Prep’s defense stifled Ballard throughout the game, holding the Beavers scoreless until the fourth quarter. Sam Davidson recorded a sack and an interception, while Charlie Wattula recovered a key fumble. Harnetiaux added two more passing touchdowns, one to Win Chandler and another to Ezra Maul, and scored twice on the ground himself.

Ballard’s lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter when quarterback Eli Gebbie connected with Jackson Keller for a 25-yard strike. Despite moments of promise, including 84 rushing yards from Gebbie, Ballard couldn’t sustain offensive momentum. After the game, Ballard head coach Malik Prince pointed to low player turnout as a key factor in the loss, noting only 17 players suited up.

Seattle Prep improves its Metro League standing with a commanding win, showcasing depth, discipline, and big-play ability on offense, defense, and special teams.

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Rainier Beach Dominates Blanchet 50-10 Behind Williams’ Five Touchdowns

Rainier Beach continued its strong season with a convincing 50 to 10 win over Bishop Blanchet on Friday night. Quarterback Esquire Williams passed for 337 yards and five touchdowns, efficiently leading an offense that proved too explosive for the Bears to contain.

Blanchet struck first with a field goal, taking an early 3 to 0 lead. But Rainier Beach responded quickly, as running back Damari King ignited a drive with runs of 24 and 13 yards, followed by a touchdown pass from Williams to Tek Mwamba. The Vikings never trailed again.

Ze Watkins added a 42-yard rushing touchdown, and King found the end zone later in the game with a 1-yard score. Mwamba hauled in three touchdown receptions and also rushed for 149 yards, while Micah Ili-Meneese and Watkins combined for four interceptions on defense. Ili-Meneese added a touchdown catch, and Kayvon Jackson and Ameer Johnson contributed with key receptions.

Blanchet showed flashes of potential, cutting the lead to 22 to 10 just before halftime after a touchdown run by Gabe Ariz. But the Bears were shut out in the second half and hampered by turnovers and defensive breakdowns.

Rainier Beach now sits at 4–1 overall and 3–1 in Metro League play, positioning itself as a contender in the race for the postseason.

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O’Dea Shuts Out Garfield 37-0 to Stay Perfect in League Play

The O’Dea Fighting Irish remained unbeaten in Metro League play with a 37 to 0 rout of Garfield at West Seattle Stadium. O’Dea’s depth, physicality, and balance were on full display, as they dominated time of possession and forced multiple key turnovers.

Uriah Stringfield opened the scoring with a 39-yard touchdown run, and J’Shaun Wilson added a 9-yard touchdown shortly after a Garfield turnover. Allias Moimoi and Owen Brustkern each chipped in rushing touchdowns, including Brustkern’s 78-yard score, which gave O’Dea a 34 to 0 halftime lead.

Quarterbacks Hutton Leverett and William Bain combined to complete all four pass attempts, including a touchdown throw to Giulio Banchero. Banchero also recovered a fumble that led to a score.

Garfield managed to move the ball behind quarterback Michael Wayman and receiver Nas Souleyman, but O’Dea’s defense shut the door on every potential scoring drive. The win lifts O’Dea to 5–1 overall and 5–0 in league play, while Garfield continues to search for its first victory.

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West Seattle Stays Undefeated with 24-7 Win Over Lakeside

West Seattle improved to 6–0 with a 24 to 7 victory over Lakeside in a key matchup of Sound Division contenders. Quarterback Desmond Parkinson passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns, two to LJ Moody and one to Breck Estep, to lead the Wildcats.

Moody scored the game’s opening touchdown and later added a 36-yard run and a 40-yard kickoff return. Estep caught a 34-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and finished with 130 receiving yards. Defensively, Coco Cicero recorded two sacks and helped anchor a stout Wildcats front.

Lakeside’s lone score came in the fourth quarter when Andrew Lane capped a long drive with a 4-yard touchdown run. Lane was a bright spot for the Lions, rushing 31 times for 147 yards.

West Seattle controlled the game from start to finish and now sits atop the Sound Division standings with momentum heading into Week 7.

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Franklin Outlasts Nathan Hale 12-10 in Defensive Thriller

Franklin picked up its first win of the season with a 12 to 10 win over Nathan Hale in a gritty Thursday night matchup at Chief Sealth Stadium. Corde Frazier and Josiah Echols led the way on the ground, each scoring a rushing touchdown to give the Quakers the edge in a back-and-forth contest.

Frazier’s 20-yard touchdown run in the first quarter opened the scoring. Nathan Hale responded with a touchdown by Gabe Ariz in the third quarter and added a field goal in the fourth to take a brief lead. Franklin answered immediately, with Devion Frazier and Corde Frazier powering a drive that ended in a 13-yard touchdown run by Echols.

Nathan Hale had one last chance to win the game, driving deep into Quaker territory, but had to settle for a field goal and couldn’t mount another scoring drive. Franklin’s defense held firm in the final minutes to secure the win.

Around the League

· Eastside Catholic 42, Roosevelt 0: The Crusaders cruised to a shutout win as quarterbacks Luca Villasenor and Jordan Mese combined for three passing touchdowns.

· Lincoln 13, Ingraham 10: A tight contest saw Lincoln secure a hard-fought victory.

· Skyview 41, Chief Sealth 14: Skyview’s offense proved too much for the Seahawks.