Letting them play: Torrey Pines football is back

The Friday night lights were turned on once again March 12 for a rare March football match-up between Torrey Pines High School and Cathedral Catholic. The Dons dominated on their home field 41-0.

Being able to play football again meant teams underwent COVID-19 tests before the game, coaches and cheerleaders wore masks, in-person fans were limited and the game was live-streamed for people to watch from home.

In their shortened six-game season, the Falcons will next take on Carlsbad on March 19. Catch the livestream at torreypinesfootball.com

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Cathedral Catholic quarterback Charlie Mirer completed 5 of 9 passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns.

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Torrey Pines’ junior tight end Mason Hart.  (ANNA SCIPIONE)

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Cheerleaders wore masks to root on the squad.  (ANNA SCIPIONE)

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Junior Wyatt Gardner  (ANNA SCIPIONE)

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Torrey Pines linebacker Marco Notarainni played both ways, finishing with eight carries for 36 yards and three receptions for 26 yards on offense.
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Cathedral Catholic’s Eric Virissimo carries the ball.

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