Buena quarterback Zane Carter threw a touchdown pass on the final play of the game to stun Santa Ynez, 25-19, in a Pacific View League football game on Friday night in Ventura.
The Pirates had taken a 19-18 lead with two minutes left on a field goal by Leo Valencia, who kicked four field goals in the game.
Buena drove to the Santa Ynez 40 before Carter fired a pass that was caught by Colin Guenther for the winning score.
“This is one of the toughest losses in my career,” said longtime Santa Ynez coach Josh McClurg.
Santa Ynez quarterback Luke Gildred rushed for 81 yards and completed 10 of 21 passes for 160 yards. Mikey Gills led the defensive effort for the Pirates.
McClurg said the Pirates had many opportunties in the red zone but failed to score touchdowns.
Santa Ynez is now 5-2 overall and 1-1 in league, while Buena is 4-3 2-0.