High School Football

Rainier Beach dominated Ballard 48-0 in Metro League play, scoring 28 points in the first quarter alone. Damari Ae Barrington rushed for three touchdowns, Quis Tovia added an interception and a 75-yard punt-return score, while quarterback Esquire Williams threw two touchdowns as the Vikings' defense pitched a complete shutout.

O'Dea High School running back J'Shaun Wilson has loved football since childhood, a passion nurtured through family support and relentless self-driven work ethic. Now a team captain coming off a state championship, Wilson balances athletic excellence with academics and leadership, hoping to be remembered as much for his character as his performance on the field.

Eastside Catholic dominated Chief Sealth 49-0 behind five first-quarter touchdowns and relentless special teams plays, improving to 4-0. Elsewhere in Metro League action, Franklin shut out Nathan Hale 18-0, Bishop Blanchet edged Ballard 19-13, and Ingraham cruised past Garfield 53-20 behind four unanswered early touchdowns.

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Last night, the Rainier Beach Vikings and O'Dea Fighting Irish faced off in one of the most highly anticipated...

Seattle Prep bounced back from a narrow loss to Rainier Beach with a dominant 42-6 win over Lincoln in rainy Metro League action. Leo Harnetiaux threw and ran for touchdowns, Dylan Gilbert returned the second-half kickoff 80 yards, and the Panthers' defense repeatedly stifled Lincoln's persistent offensive drives despite the Lynx's continued fight.

Seattle high school football roundup features West Seattle's 54-14 rout of Lincoln behind Carlos Patino's seven touchdown passes, Lakeside's shutout of Ingraham, Rainier Beach's narrow 25-23 win over Seattle Prep, O'Dea's 49-0 blowout, Lindbergh's shutout victory, and Eastside Catholic's dominant win over Roosevelt.

Eastside Catholic junior Tytan McNeal, a 6-foot-6 receiver/tight end and top-ranked 2028 recruit, has built his football journey around family, faith and teamwork. Backed by dozens of major college offers in football and basketball, McNeal credits his parents' guidance for shaping his team-first mentality, work ethic and ultimate NFL aspirations.

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium For generations, Garfield and Franklin have battled for neighborhood bragging rights in one of Seattle's longstanding inner-city high school...

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium The Ballard Beavers scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete a dramatic come-from-behind 15-14 victory over...

New Ballard High School head coach Ian Essig, an alumnus, is prioritizing safety over wins, raising over $40,000 for Guardian Caps and VICIS helmets, reducing full-contact practice time, and fostering player buy-in. Ballard became the first Seattle Public Schools team to wear Guardian Caps league-wide, reflecting Essig's culture-building approach.