The Juanita High School football team’s season came to an end against Bishop Blanchet, 73-28, on Saturday during the 3A quarterfinal state playoff game in Seattle at Memorial Stadium.

The Braves wasted no time getting on the board, scoring on its first play from scrimmage, a 60-yard run. The private school would build a 20-7 first-quarter lead and never look back.

Juanita stayed in the game but trailed 40-21 at halftime.

The second half was all Blanchet, as they outscored the Rebels, 34-7.

Two players for Blanchet were responsible for nearly 750 yards of offense. Quarterback Alex Freeman threw for 430 yards and the Rebels gave up 300 yards and four touchdowns to Blanchet running back Oshea Trujillo.

Despite the lopsided loss, Juanita finishes the season 9-3 under first-year head coach Lele Te’o. This was the first time in nearly 25 years the Rebels have advanced to the state quarterfinals.