Mill Creek defeated Monroe 38-20, Mariner shut out Renton 12-0, Edmonds-Woodway beat Ballard 36-0, Snohomish defeated Meadowdale 53-19, Lake Stevens Black beat West Seattle 54-0, and North Seattle defeated Cedar Park 35-12.
Mill Creek 24, Monroe Orange 6: Mill Creek’s strong all-around performance, led by Tony Fletcher’s 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Kellen Myers’ two interceptions and rushing touchdown, resulted in a 24-6 victory over Monroe Orange in Junior Division play.
Monte Kohler, head football coach of O’Dea High School for 41 years, has won 394 career games and five state championships, but emphasizes the importance of consistency, trust, commitment to excellence, and caring for others in developing young men.
Jessica Johnson is a dedicated board member of the Monroe Youth Football Association, where she has held multiple positions and helped to develop young athletes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Monroe Peewee defeated Mill Creek 35-7 in a spirited youth football contest, while Renton Rangers dominated Mariner 39-0 in Peewee Division play.
Monroe defeated Mill Creek 14-0 in an 89ers division contest, with strong defensive efforts on both sides and key contributions from DJ Deramus, Harley Moyes, and Sammy Hernandez.
The 2025 season opener featured a number of non-league contests between Metro League teams, with standout performances, dramatic comebacks, and early hints at which squads may emerge as early contenders.
Gavin Henry, Leo Harnetiaux, Taepion Epting, Zevion Watkins, Oteko Mwamba, De’Vion Frazier, and Steven Mpila all had standout performances in their respective games, showcasing their versatility, leadership, and playmaking abilities.
The Rainier Beach Vikings kicked off their 2025 football season with a 36-21 victory over Central Kitsap, after trailing 7-0 in the first quarter, led by Zevion Watkins’ two touchdowns and Esquire Williams’ two-point conversions.
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