Mic Dropped: Irish let the scoreboard do the talking

SEATTLE- O'Dea High School closed its regular season with a commanding 56–14 victory over West Seattle in a Metro League football showdown Thursday night at West Seattle Stadium. The win solidified O'Dea’s playoff position and showcased the team’s depth, discipline, and explosive ground game. 

The first quarter was a defensive standoff, with both teams trading punts and missed opportunities. West Seattle’s senior quarterback Desmond Parkinson led a promising drive, connecting with receivers Grady Scheff and LJ Moody, but a missed field goal kept the game scoreless. 

O'Dea broke through in the second quarter. Running back Uriah Stringfield sparked the offense with a 17-yard burst, followed by touchdowns from Peyton Egan and Max Speller. The Irish scored four times in the quarter, building a 28–14 halftime lead. Junior wide receiver and tide end Tavita Prescott reflected on the Irish's strengths: "When we did throw the ball, you know it made a great impact on the game, it led to our success." he also added "we have the best receiver and corner in the state". 

West Seattle responded with two scores of their own, including a highlight-reel catch by Moody near the sideline. But the Wildcats couldn’t keep pace as O'Dea’s defense tightened and the offense continued to roll.  

The second half was all Irish. O'Dea added four more touchdowns while shutting out West Seattle, capitalizing on turnovers and dominating time of possession. The Wildcats struggled to convert on third down and couldn’t contain O'Dea’s rushing attack. 

Prescott reflected on the night: "Towards the end of the fourth quarter when we were up by a lot we started putting in the threes and the twos in.” Showing how the  Irish had complete dominance over the Wildcats. The game also marked Senior Night for West Seattle, with pregame tributes to graduating players and families. Despite the loss, the Wildcats finish the season 7-1 and remain in playoff contention. O'Dea, now 7–1, heads into the postseason with momentum and a reputation for physical, balanced football. Friday’s performance sent a clear message: the Irish are built for  November.