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Torrey Pines empties bench in 51-0 rout of Westview

By: TOM SHANAHAN - For the North County Times | Saturday, October 22, 2005 12:46 AM PDT ∞

CARMEL VALLEY ---- Torrey Pines High quarterback Hunter Wanket and his fellow starters found themselves on the bench for the start of the second half, but the senior and his teammates weren't complaining.

That's because Torrey Pines again made short work of an opponent, defeating Westview 51-0 Friday night at Falcon Field. The second half was played with a running clock --- like Torrey Pines' 48-6 win over San Marcos earlier this year --- after the Falcons led 37-0 at halftime.

"It's really fun for us," Wanket said of watching the backups get playing time. "We have a great team and we're all friends. It's really cool to see everybody get in there. We'll watch films together Saturday, and it's always fun to support each other."

Torrey Pines, ranked No. 5 in the San Diego Section, improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Palomar League. Westview dropped to 1-6 and 0-2.

"They're an excellent football team," Westview coach Tim White said. "You can't turn the ball over against a team like that and expect to win the game. But I'm proud of my kids for the way they continued to play and support each other."

Three Westview turnovers were converted into scores, beginning with a safety on a first-down snap out of a shotgun formation at the Wolverines' 15-yard line. Quarterback Dan Hentschl alertly kicked the ball out of the end zone to prevent a Torrey Pines touchdown.

The score was soon 9-0 as Torrey Pines, following the ensuing kickoff, drove 51 yards in nine plays for a touchdown on a 9-yard pass from Wanket to senior wide receiver Mike Lambesis.

After an interception by senior linebacker Ryan Fentin-Thompson, Wanket hit senior running back Scooter Belasco with a 55-yard touchdown pass down the right sideline for 16-0 lead. A Westview fumble on the next series led to a 17-yard touchdown pass from Wanket to Lambesis for a 23-0 first-quarter advantage.

Torrey Pines added second-quarter touchdown runs of 15 yards by Connor Bird and 4 yards by Kyle Moffatt.

In the second half, senior Michael Donahoe scored on a 19-yard run and junior Jeff Le on a 4-yard run.

The Falcons finished with 321 yards rushing as 11 players carried the ball.

Wanket was 4-of-7 for 99 yards, with all his passes in the first quarter.