California High School Basketball - Santa Ynez holds off Orcutt Academy
January 5, 2024: Orcutt, CA 93455 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA) and the host Orcutt Academy Spartans (Orcutt, CA), saw Santa Ynez's basketball squad hold off Orcutt Academy by a tally of 50-45.
With the victory, Santa Ynez improves its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to St. Joseph (Santa Maria, CA) to confront the Knights in a Mountain challenge on Friday, January 12. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 13-2.
Next up, the Spartans confront the Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA) in a Sunset challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Orcutt Academy will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 6-11 record after their 74-53 non-league loss to Monache (Porterville, CA).