By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

A busy week of prep athletics around the South Sound and Seattle area showcased explosive offenses, dominant pitching, and a few emerging contenders beginning to separate themselves as league play approaches.

In baseball, Mount Rainier Rams delivered one of the loudest statements of the weekend, erupting for 21 runs in a rout of Lewis & Clark and later battling Bonney Lake to a rare 7–7 tie. Their offensive depth was matched by Kennedy Catholic Lancers, who continued an impressive run with three wins in four outings, including a shutout of Grants Pass and a decisive victory over Battle Ground. The Lancers’ combination of timely hitting and reliable pitching has them looking like an early non-league standout.

Consistency also defined Chief Sealth Seahawks, who notched wins over Eisenhower and Highline, showing balance on both sides of the ball despite a setback against Blanchet. Meanwhile, Bellevue Wolverines posted the most dominant single-game performance of the slate with a 21–1 demolition of Evergreen, underlining their offensive firepower. Highline Pirates and Ballard Beavers experienced mixed results, each alternating between strong offensive showings and defensive lapses, suggesting middle-of-the-pack positioning as standings begin to take shape. Early indications point to Kennedy Catholic, Mount Rainier, and Bellevue as teams to watch as league races develop.

On the fastpitch diamond, Highline Pirates softball emerged as one of the week’s most dominant squads, piling up 41 runs across two commanding wins and overwhelming opponents with both power hitting and aggressive baserunning. Mount Rainier Rams softball displayed volatility—blasting Auburn by 16 runs but suffering a lopsided defeat to Lynden—highlighting a team capable of explosive output but still searching for consistency. Ballard Beavers softball found themselves in several tight contests, including a one-run loss to Newport, signaling competitiveness but difficulty closing games.

Elsewhere, West Seattle Wildcats softball showcased offensive strength in a 21-run outburst, while Curtis Vikings softball and Lynden Lions softball proved potent at the plate in high-scoring wins. Kennedy Catholic Lancers softball, however, endured a difficult stretch against top-tier competition, suggesting they may face an uphill climb in league standings unless pitching stabilizes.

In boys soccer, West Seattle Wildcats boys soccer and Ballard Beavers boys soccer emerged as early pace-setters. West Seattle’s emphatic wins, including two 7–0 routs, highlight a high-powered attack and disciplined defense, positioning them near the top of the table. Ballard, meanwhile, demonstrated consistency and resilience with multiple close victories, indicating a balanced squad capable of grinding out results.

Kennedy Catholic Lancers boys soccer showed defensive strength with a shutout of Mount Rainier but struggled to maintain momentum against Skyline, while Chief Sealth Seahawks boys soccer displayed flashes of competitiveness, including a draw with Ingraham, but lacked scoring punch in key matchups. As league play looms, West Seattle and Ballard appear firmly in control near the top, with several teams jockeying for position behind them.

Across all three sports, the week revealed a clear theme: teams with explosive scoring ability, whether on the baseball field, softball diamond, or soccer pitch—are gaining early separation, while others will need sharper defense and consistency to climb the standings in the weeks ahead.

Baseball

Mt. Rainier 21, Lewis & Clark 7

Mount Rainier trounced its non-league foes in a Saturday road game.

 

Kennedy Catholic 10, Battle Ground 4

Kennedy Catholic also cruised to a non-league win Saturday.

 

Chief Sealth 6, Eisenhower 3

Chief Sealth journeyed over to Yakima for Saturday action and emerged victorious.

 

Kennedy Catholic 2, Grants Pass 0

The Lancers shut out their visitors from Oregon in a Friday game.

 

Kent-Meridian 13, Foster 11

The Bulldogs were outslugged Friday.

 

Shorewood 5, Ballard 1

Ballard was dealt a defeat Friday.

 

Sumner 6, West Seattle 1

The Spartans spanked the Wildcats in Friday action.

 

Bellevue 21, Evergreen 1

Evergreen was blasted Friday by Bellevue.

 

Blanchet 7, Chief Sealth 4

Blanchet beat the Seahawks in a Thursday game.

 

Redmond 5, Ballard 3

Ballard was edged Thursday.

 

Highline 12, Evergreen 2

The Pirates won Wednesday's game decisively.

 

Ballard 11, Shorecrest 7

Ballard slugged its way past the Scots Wednesday.

 

Clover Park 11, Foster 9

Foster fell shy Wednesday against the Warriors.

 

Chief Sealth 14, Highline 4

Chief Sealth plastered the Pirates this past Tuesday.

 

Kennedy Catholic 11, West Seattle 5

The Lancers also beat a close non-league neighbor Tuesday.

 

Mt. Rainier 7, Bonney Lake 7

Mount Rainier played to a tie Tuesday.

 

Evergreen 24, Muckleshoot 0

Evergreen towered about the Muckleshoot Tribal School in a Monday game.

 

Fastpitch softball

Bothell 7, Ballard 5

Bothell bested the Beavers on Saturday.

 

Highline 20, Foster 5

Highline easily handled the Bulldogs this Friday.

 

Newport 12, Ballard 11

Ballard was outslugged in a Friday non-league game.

 

Curtis 16, Kennedy Catholic 14

Kennedy Catholic also lost a high-scoring game Friday.

 

Lynden 18, Mt. Rainier 1

Mount Rainier was routed Friday by its visitors from up north.

 

Mt. Rainier 24, Auburn 8

Mount Rainier trounced the Trojans in Thursday action.

 

West Seattle 21, Ingraham 7

The Wildcats waltzed past the Rams last Thursday.

 

Stadium 8, Kennedy Catholic 0

The Lancers were blanked Wednesday by the Tigers of Tacoma.

 

Highline 21, Chief Sealth 5

Highline scored a decisive victory Tuesday over the Seahawks.

 

Ballard 5, Jackson 0

The,Beavers shut out Tuesday's opponent.

 

Kentridge 9, Mt. Rainier 7

Kentridge hit its way by the Rams on Tuesday.

 

Roosevelt 17, West Seattle 4

The Roughriders trampled the Wildcats last Tuesday.

 

Muckleshoot 9, Evergreen 6

Evergreen fell to the Muckleshoot Tribal School in Monday play.

 

Interlake 13, Foster 5

The Saints marched by the Bulldogs this past Monday.

 

Blanchet 16, Kennedy Catholic 2

The Lancers were beaten Monday by Blanchet.

 

Boys soccer

Ballard 3, Chief Sealth 1

Ballard battered the Seahawks Saturday.

 

West Seattle 7, Foster 0

West Seattle secured the win Saturday.

 

Kennedy Catholic 2, Mt. Rainier 0

Kennedy Catholic shut down the Rams in a Friday clash.

 

Juanita 4, Foster 1

Foster fell Friday.

 

Ballard 2, Garfield 1

Ballard grabbed a win against Garfield last Thursday.

 

West Seattle 2, Lakeside 1

West Seattle tamed the Lions on Thursday.

 

Chief Sealth 1, Ingraham 1

Ballard battled to a tie Thursday.

 

West Seattle 7, O'Dea 0

The Wildcats walked all over the Irish in a Tuesday match.

 

Ballard 3, Seattle Academy 2

Ballard kicked its way to victory Tuesday.

 

Eastside Catholic 2, Chief Sealth 0

The Seahawks were shut out Tuesday by the Crusaders.

 

Newport 2, Mt. Rainier 0

The Rams were also blanked Tuesday.

 

Skyline 3, Kennedy Catholic 1

Kennedy Catholic managed to break up Tuesday's attempted shutout with a goal.