Reported by Karrington Kincaid, The Seattle Medium

In a complete team performance that combined explosive special teams, efficient offense, and lockdown defense, the No. 3-seeded Eastside Catholic Crusaders overwhelmed No. 6 Kennewick 41–0 in the WIAA 3A state quarterfinals on Saturday night.

The Crusaders struck early and often, erupting for 27 points in the first quarter alone. The tone was set on Kennewick’s opening possession when the Lions went three-and-out, and Eastide Catholic’s Asa Thompson returned the ensuing punt 73 yards for a touchdown. Just minutes later, Eastside Catholic quarterback Luca Villasenor launched a 58-yard touchdown strike to Tytan McNeal to make it 13–0. Eastside’s defense forced another quick punt, and the Crusaders capitalized again, with Villasenor connect

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