After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Templeton, San Luis Obispo was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Santa Ynez Pirates with a 28-23 victory. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won four in a row.
San Luis Obispo's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grady Garrison, who rushed for 26 yards and two TDs. Quentin Cramer made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
San Luis Obispo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cramer and Trey Walter. Another thorn in Santa Ynez's side was Oliver Wilson, who made 12 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Santa Ynez lost, don't look at Austin Willis. Despite the final result, he picked up 64 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 50 yards.
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| 10/24/25 - Home | 28-23 W |
| 10/25/24 - Away | 42-9 W |
| 09/20/19 - Home | 36-13 W |
| 09/14/18 - Away | 20-10 W |
| 08/28/15 - Home | 7-29 L |
San Luis Obispo now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Santa Ynez, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-3.
Looking ahead, San Luis Obispo is taking a road trip to square off against Atascadero at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Greyhounds' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.56 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Santa Ynez, they will host Righetti at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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