The defense paved the way for Santa Ynez in a 48-7 non-league football win over Santa Maria on Friday night.

Cash McClurg and Owen Hunt each returned interceptions for touchdowns and Mikey Gills and Tanner Padfield were all over the field making tackles.

On offense, Cole Swaine and Isaac Moran combined for 90 yards rushing and each scored a touchdown. Tyler Gregg caught two scoring passes and Daulton Beard caught a touchdown pass. 

The Pirates are 3-1 and host Lompoc next Friday.

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