Since its inception in 1996, the Mavericks best regular season record was accomplished by last year's CIF championship team at 8-2. La Costa Canyon (10-0) defeated arch rival Torrey Pines (4-5-1) 30-20 Friday night to advance to10-0, capping an undefeated regular season, and securing a number 1 season in the Division I playoffs for a second season in a row.

Torrey Pines opened the game, silencing the Maverick faithful, capping a long drive for a 5-yard rushing touchdown by John Wilson. But the Mavericks didn't wait long to respond.

The Mavericks opened the ensuing drive with a shell-shocking play; Junior quarterback Garrett Krstich connected with wide receiver Kenny Stills for an 80 yard pass with 5:53 remaining in the first quarter. After the Falcons were stopped by the LCC Gang Green defense, Mavericks runningback Seth Hanson went to work. The workhorse Hanson rushed for 3 touchdowns, including a stellar 56 yard run for the touchdown.

La Costa went into halftime with a commanding 27-7 lead.

The Falcons came alive in the second half, including 2 Blake Busse field goals, but the push was too late. LCC kicker Bobby Zalud nailed a 25-yard field goal with 4:49 left in the 4th quarter.

La Costa's first team defense shut down the Falcon offense, sacking Torrey Pines quarterback John Cabot multiple times. Ian Seau, Adam Witzmann, Paul Quessenberry, and Steven Bogert pressured the quarterback all night. 

LCC runningback Seth Hanson finished the game with 116 yards rushing on 11 rushes, for 3 touchdowns. Kenny Stills averaged 26 yards per catch, connecting with Krstich for 6 receptions for 156 yards receiving. Krstich completed 10-for-16 for 196 yards and 1 touchdown, giving up 2 interceptions.

While Torrey Pines' playoff fate will lye in the hands of the CIF playoff seeding committee, convening Saturday morning, the Mavericks will assuredly take the #1 seed, finishing undefeated with a key victory over the second best team in division I, Escondido. The Mavericks have won 19 games straight.

9 comments

  1. Anonymous // November 14, 2009 10:38 AM  

    Game was over by halftime... subs starting coming in and allowed TP to score. They have a great kicker.

  2. Anonymous // November 14, 2009 5:07 PM  

    why dont u stop making assumptions off the stat box and start watching the game

  3. Ryan // November 14, 2009 5:33 PM  

    ... or you can add some value and provide your personal analysis... or you can just keep complaining... your choice : )

  4. Anonymous // November 15, 2009 9:21 PM  

    My personal analysis is that you have a great website that has great articles and covers everything the Mavericks do, but you overlook way too many players on the team because you just read the stat box and don't actually watch the game to see whos making an impact, not just the stat box.

  5. Ryan // November 15, 2009 11:44 PM  

    Once again... the comment area is for you to add value. If you feel I am not mentioning specific players - on either team - do every reader a favor and point them out.

    Of course I'm going to do my best to point out a variety of athletes. The athletes who generally make the most impact I'm going to point out the most. Is it possible I am overlooking key players? Yes, absolutely.... so point them out.

    If that still doesn't work for you, I invite you to invest your own personal time and create your own website.

  6. Anonymous // November 16, 2009 6:13 PM  

    nate rudnick

  7. Anonymous // November 24, 2009 6:23 PM  

    Bijan should start over adam witzmann

  8. Anonymous // November 24, 2009 7:33 PM  

    Witzmann got first team league... ur smoking crack

  9. Anonymous // November 28, 2009 3:02 PM  

    bijan is a beast in the middle.. he is compared to jamal williams more often then not