Football Cathedral Catholic faced its toughest challenge of the year in an Oct. 24 Eastern League showdown against archrival Mira Mesa, and the Dons rose to the occasion.
The defending San Diego Section Division III champions took an early lead that established the tone for a big 31-21 victory.
The Dons improved to 3-0 in league and 7-0 overall for the season, extending their winning streak going to last season's title run to 15 games.
Jose Balistrieri scored on a seven-yard run to give the Dons a 14-0 first quarter lead they would never relinquish.
Dons quarterback Parker Hipp was 9-for-17 passing for 165 yards with no interceptions. Brock Ringo rushed for 190 yards on 15 carries to lead Torrey Pines, which rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie Mission Hills of San Marcos 10-10 in an Avocado League game on Oct. 24.
The tie left the Falcons with a 0-1-1 league record and a 2-4-1 overall mark. The Falcons trailed 10-3 late in the fourth quarter when they tied the game on Ringo's 29-yard scoring run.
Their only other score came at the end of the first half, when Alberto Aroeste kicked in a 38-yard field goal to send the two teams into the intermission deadlocked at 3-3.
Westview showcased its high-powered offense as the Wolverines routed San Marcos 55-14 in a Valley League game on Oct. 24.
The Wolverines improved to 3-1 in league play and 7-1 overall for the season.
Westview broke open a 10-7 lead in the second quarter, scoring four touchdowns as they outscored their opponents 28-7 to take a 38-14 lead into the intermission. The Wolverines scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.
Westview receiver Steven Sousa caught six passes for 138 yards and one touchdown and running backs Mitchel Bartolo and Tyler Musco each scored two touchdowns.
Standout Westview kicker Bobby Wenzig connected on a 49-yard field goal to break a 7-7 tie late in the first quarter.
Santa Fe Christian experienced a tough 45-21 loss to Christian of El Cajon in a Coastal League opener for both teams on Oct. 25.
The loss dropped the team's overall record for the season to 4-3.
Trailing17-0 midway through the second quarter, the Eagles rallied, with Trent Von Yokes scoring on a 43-yard run and Brice Heers capping a drive with a 2-yard rush that closed the Eagles to within 17-14 at the intermission.
But Christian responded in the second half, scoring 21 of its 28 unanswered points in a decisive third quarter that put the game out of reach.
Von Yokes rushed for 122 yards on eight carries to lead the Eagles.
Volleyball Torrey Pines defeated Escondido 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-5) in an Avocado League game on Oct. 23.
The Falcons improved to 4-1 in league and 11-7 overall for the season.
The victory followed an exciting showdown against the No. 1 ranked team in the nation in which Torrey Pines held its own in defeat. The Falcons lost 3-1 (25-11, 23-25, 28-6, 25-11) to La Costa Canyon of Carlsbad in an Avocado League game on Oct. 21.
La Costa Canyon is ranked No. 1 in PrepVolleyball.com's national poll.
Boo Schroeder had 11 kills and three blocks and Alyse Hensley had 11 kills to lead the Falcons in the La Costa Canyon game.
Defending state champion Santa Fe Christian made easy work of Calvin Christian in a 3-0 (25-13, 25, 9, 25-4) Coastal North League victory on Oct. 24.
The Eagles improved to 3-0 in league and 17-4 overall for the season.
Victoria Adelhelm had 16 kills and five blocks to lead the Eagles, and setter Alexa Long had 33 assists.
Other key contributors for SFC included Jenny DeVries, who had five blocks.
Water polo Torrey Pines remained in sole possession of first place in the Avocado League, improving to 6-0 with a 13-12 victory over Escondido on Oct. 24.
Torrey Pines extended its winning streak to seven games with an 8-6 non-league victory over Poway the next day. The win improved the Falcons overall record to 13-6.
Andrew Johnson scored three goals and Purohit and Denis Vaisberg each scored two goals for the Falcons.
Santa Fe Christian defeated Canyon Crest Academy 11-8 in a non-league match on Oct. 24.
The Eagles improved to 10-6 overall for the season, and the Ravens fell to 8-3.
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