Garfield 48, Bainbridge 8
After trailing 8-0 early in the first quarter, Garfield settled down and rallied as they scored 48-unanswered points to spoil Bainbridge’s hopes of knocking off the visiting Bulldogs in front of a crowd that was primed for an upset. Garfield’s Jacolby Cochran scored four touchdowns, including an 88-yard kick of return for a touchdown for the Bulldog’s first score of the game. Bulldog quarterback EJ Caminong threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, while running back Reggie Witherspoon, III capped off the scoring with a 58-yard touchdown run to “turn out the lights” in Bainbridge.
Defensively, the Bulldog’s were stingy and disruptive as they kept Bainbridge’s offensive attack in check throughout the game.
Garfield head football coach Reggie Witherspoon, Jr. was thrilled with his team’s season opening performance.
“We played physical, fast, together and we played for each other,” said Witherspoon after the game. “And when you do that, amongst other things, the blueprint to success will always remain. Which in turn wins football games.”
West Seattle 55, Sammamish 6
The defending Metro League Valley Division champions started off their 2021 campaign with a big win over Sammamish. West Seattle jumped out to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter, which they extended to 36-0 at halftime, and never looked back as the posted a 55-6 win over the Redhawks. West Seattle’s Mason Kallinger scored three touchdowns, while teammate Jaxton Helmstetler added two touchdowns of his own to lead the Wildcats. Will Godwin, Bo Gionet and freshman Terryus Smith also made their way to the endzone for the Wildcats.
Franklin 19, Black Hills 0
James “Duke” Scott, Jr. rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns as Franklin picked up their first win since 2013. Scott, who transferred from O’Dea, figures to be a key component of a program that looks to return to their days of old.
O’Dea 35, Union 17
O’Dea running back Jason Brown had 283 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including an 80-yard run late in the 2nd quarter, as the Irish posted a 35-7 opening game victory over Union.
Eastside Catholic 23, Kennedy 8
Eastside Catholic jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never looked back as they posted a dominant win over Kennedy. Eastside quarterback Brady McKelheer completed 13 of 21 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown to lead the Crusaders.
Lakeside 36, Cedar Park Christian 0
The Lions built a 22-0 halftime lead, which included an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown by Kuba Holecek, and cruised to a season-opening win against Cedar Park Christian.
Seattle Prep 42, Archbishop Murphy 18
Seattle Prep’s Braeden Smith scored four touchdowns, including a 45-yard punt return and a 100-yard kickoff return to lead the Panthers to an impressive win over Archbishop Murphy.
Woodinville 29, Blanchet 26
In a see-saw battle, Blanchet took a 26-21 lead with five minutes left in the game, but couldn’t hold on as the Falcons scored with two minutes left in the game to secure the victory.
Newport 34, Nathan Hale 27
Trailing 34-14 in the fourth quarter, Nathan Hale mounted a miraculous comeback that came up short as Newport was able to recover an onside kick attempt with about one minute left in the game.
Lake Washington 13, Ballard 12
The Beavers went into the fourth quarter with a 12-7 lead but eventually fell to Lake Washington in a hard-fought game.
Rainier Beach 33, Mt. Tahoma 0
Quarterback Chance Gaudiz threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns to lead Rainier Beach. View complete game story here.
Timberline 45, Cleveland 0 – View game story here.
Other Metro league Sores:
Roosevelt 40, Hazen 20
King’s Way Christian 27, Lincoln 7
Ingraham 32, Battle Ground 0
Chief Sealth vs. Foster – Cancelled due to COVID exposure.
