A NEW WAY OF FILLING UP THOSE AIRWAVES.

Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Daily News Staff Writer

Two talented young quarterbacks, an array of exciting skill players and . . . a TV audience?

That's what's in store when Westlake High School plays Hart in an entertaining nonleague game tonight at 7 at College of the Canyons.

An annual matchup featuring two dominant teams in the area is always cause for excitement and a packed stadium. But this year the Indians and Warriors will also try to impress a TV audience. Fox Sports West 2 will televise the game, meaning anybody who has a satellite dish - or is offered the channel on their cable service - can tune in.

Aside from the added attention and hype, both teams are treating the game as an opportunity to measure progress after two games.

The Indians, behind quarterback David Neill (509 yards, three touchdowns) and wide receiver Jerry Owens (12 catches, 256 yards, four TDs), are unbeaten after victories against Granada Hills and Thousand Oaks. Westlake is 1-1 after losing to Buena and beating Ventura.

``We'll have to take a huge step up if we want to play with Hart,'' Westlake coach Jim Benkert said. ``They always present problems with their athletic ability and passing game.''

Likewise for the Warriors, who have the area's top receiver in Joey Cuppari (20 catches, 336 yards, four TDs) and an emerging young quarterback in sophomore Zac Wasserman (598 yards, six touchdowns).

``We want to try and contain those guys as best we can,'' Hart coach Mike Herrington said.

The Indians have played well defensively, which could cause trouble for Westlake. Wasserman already has been sacked 12 times in two games.