Santa Ynez quarterback Luke Gildred came out firing in the season opener, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns in the Pirates’ 35-0 win over Atascadero on Friday night at Pirate Field.

Gildred completed 14 of 21 passes to start his senior year. Daulton Gilbert hauled in six catches for 170 yards and one score and tight end Aidan caught three passes for 76 yards. Cole Swain hauled in a 41-yard scoring pass.

The Santa Ynez defense domainated the Greyhounds. Linebacker Isaac Moran made 10 tackles and linebacker Caleb Neary picked up a fumble and returned it 24 yards for a score.

Moran also had a rushing touchdown. 

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