Santa Ynez’s Tristan Amezcua scored two goals early in the game and the Pirates went on to beat host Nipomo 3-0 in Central Coast Athletic action Friday.
Nine minutes in, Erik Salinas assisted Amezcua for his first goal of the night, and nine minutes later Amezcua came up with a ball after a Titan reflection and was able to volley it over the goalkeeper.
Rafael Beleski found Spencer Silverman for the Pirates’ third goal with ten minutes left in the first half.
Amezcua credited the team’s effort at saying focused for the win.
“I think our team’s ability to maintain focus throughout the whole game and keep a great mentality has been the key to our success,” Amezcua said.
Santa Ynez improved to 6-2-1 in league play.