Basketball Game Preview: Santa Ynez Pirates vs. Righetti Warriors

The Santa Ynez Pirates will challenge the Righetti Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.

Last Tuesday, Santa Ynez was fully in charge, breezing past Nipomo 72-24. The matchup marked the Pirates' most dominant victory of the season.

Santa Ynez's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jude Pritchard, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 15 points. Another player making a difference was Mason Skidmore, who went 5 for 8 en route to 14 points.

Meanwhile, Righetti posted their biggest victory since December 26, 2024 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Lompoc with a sharp 77-57 win. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.

Righetti's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-9. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.0 points per game. As for Santa Ynez, they now have a winning record of 9-8.

Santa Ynez couldn't quite finish off Righetti when the teams last played back in December of 2023 and fell 56-54. Will Santa Ynez have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.