Eastlake is headed back to the Class 6A, Division 1 football playoffs,

The Falcons never trailed in winning at Coronado, 55-44. Thursday's game was for the fourth and final playoff berth out of District 1-6A.

Eastlake finishes the regular season 5-5 overall and 3-3 in district. Coronado finishes 3-7 overall and 2-4 in district.

The Falcons led 35-21 at halftime behind four touchdown runs and a Julian Williams touchdown pass.

Coronado stayed in the game behind two touchdown passes by Ben Wilson and a run scoring TD by Wilson.

Eastlake finished the game with seven rushing touchdowns.

Next up for Eastlake is the bidistrict round of the playoffs on Nov. 13, 14 or 15 against Odessa Permian in Odessa.

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X

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