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Football: El Toro 39, Claremont 10
Trey Tinsley has another big night, but it's not close to a record-setting one.
After completing a national record 50 passes in a section record 75 attempts a week ago, Trey Tinsley couldn’t avoid the spotlight. Turns out, he’s just fine when the lights are on him. The junior quarterback at El Toro threw a measly 43 times with six touchdowns as El Toro pulled even in the win column. Only twice this season has Tinsley thrown fewer passes in a game.
Score: El Toro 39, Claremont 10
Key Stats: Trey Tinsley completed 29 of 43 passes for 389 yards and six touchdowns.
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Pivotal Moment: Less than a minute into the game, Tinsley connected with Dominic Collins for a 47-yard score on the opening drive. For a guy who last week completed a national record 50 passes in 75 attempts, the moment set the tone—and no doubt convinced the Chargers they could pass at will against Claremont.
Records: El Toro (3-3), Claremont (1-4)
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Notes: Tinsley completed four touchdown passes to Dominic Collins, of 47, 10, 34 and 26 yards. … His other two touchdown passes were to Collin Kentros for 42 yards and Taylor Dodds for 7. … Collins caught 12 passes for 213 yards. Through six games, he is averaging 12 receptions a game. He has 13 touchdowns. …
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This was the second week in a row Tinsley threw six touchdown passes. … El Toro seized control of the game in the second quarter when it scored 20 points; it led at halftime, 26-3. … El Toro plays its South Coast League opener next week at San Clemente (2-4), which lost to Edison, 35-7.
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