Santa Ynez is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will look to defend their home field against the Atascadero Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. Santa Ynez's defense has only allowed 14.7 points per game this season, so Atascadero's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Santa Ynez's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Santa Maria 41-0. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Saints: they've now won nine in a row.
Santa Ynez's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cael Deforest, who rushed for 73 yards and one TD. Deforest was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Austin Willis got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 17 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Willis, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Santa Ynez's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Jaxon Glover with three.
Meanwhile, Atascadero came up short against Templeton on Friday and fell 31-20. The Greyhounds have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Santa Ynez's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Atascadero, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Santa Ynez couldn't quite get it done against Atascadero in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 as they fell 42-34. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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