The Santa Ynez Pirates host the San Marcos Royals in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the game at 1-1, making this a pivotal early-season contest in Santa Ynez, CA.
Game Details
○ Matchup: San Marcos (CA) @ Santa Ynez (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Santa Ynez High School, Santa Ynez, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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San Marcos Royals
San Marcos sits at 1-1, having split its first two games of the season. The Royals look to rely on their defensive adjustments and balanced offense as they head on the road to face Santa Ynez.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #6,168
○ State Rank: #409 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #176
○ Key to Win: Win the turnover battle and execute long, steady drives to keep the Pirates’ offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Morales – QB
○ Daniel Rodriguez – RB
○ Michael Torres – WR
○ Jordan Lopez – WR
○ Aiden Ramirez – TE
○ Elijah Hernandez – OL
○ Isaiah Gomez – LB
○ Cristian Flores – DB
○ Gabriel Cruz – OL
○ Adrian Chavez – DL
○ Noah Sanchez – DB
Santa Ynez Pirates
Santa Ynez has also opened the season 1-1, scoring 63 points in two games while giving up 43. The Pirates will look to defend home field with their explosive offense and a defense eager to improve.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #7,336
○ State Rank: #487 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #56
○ Key to Win: Use offensive tempo and home-field energy to put pressure on San Marcos’ defense early.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Johnson – QB
○ Xavier Martinez – RB
○ Julian Perez – WR
○ Isaiah Gutierrez – WR
○ Christopher Allen – TE
○ Jordan Rivera – OL
○ Damian Torres – LB
○ Elijah Brown – DB
○ Adrian Lopez – OL
○ Marcus Green – DL
○ Jacob Hernandez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 6,168 | 409 | 176 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 35 | 49 |
| Santa Ynez | 7,336 | 487 | 56 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 63 | 43 |
