Skyline, Eastside Catholic win showdowns | Prep football roundup

Skyline trailed early but came back behind four Max Browne touchdown passes and a pair of defensive scores.

Skyline 56 Newport 28

Skyline trailed 14-0 at the end of the first quarter after surrendering a pair of touchdown runs to Newport running back Eric Rodan, but rebounded behind four Max Browne touchdown passes and two more fumble returns for scores to run away from Newport 56-28.

Browne finished with 328 yards on 20-25 passing and found Austin Bui for 155 yards and two scores. Andrew Giese and Nic Sblendorio also caught touchdowns while Cedric Cooper had a team high 67 rushing yards and another score.

Trevor Barney and Peter Stromgren had the defensive scores for the top-ranked Spartans, which face Issaquah in the final game of the regular season.

Ballard 28 Issaquah 49

Jack Gellatly finished with four scoring runs for Issaquah as the Eagles ran away from Ballard.

Coach Chris Bennett’s squad will travel to Skyline Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the regular season finale.

Eastside Catholic 35 O’Dea 21

The Crusaders took the lead for good with a 14-0 advantage in the third quarter and held on to beat O’Dea 35-21 to lock up the top seed in the division and spot in the Metro League title game.

Eastside Catholic will travel to face Blanchet on Saturday in a 1 p.m. kickoff.

Eastlake 16 Meadowdale 0

The Wolves scored all 16 points in the second quarter and were dominant throughout on defense against the perviously unbeaten Mavericks to pick up the 16-0 win.

Coach Pat Parnell’s squad will travel to rival Redmond for the final game of the regular season on Friday at 7 p.m.

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