Left, Santa Ynez High junior quarterback Ryan Welker (number obscured) prepares to take the snap Sept. 17 against visiting Paso Robles. Welker sustained a concussion during the game, which the Bearcats won, 32-13. Right, Junior Alejandre returns a kickoff during first-half action. Following their season-starting victory over Bishop Diego, the Pirates amassed more than 100 yards in penalties against Paso. Head coach Ken Gruendyke’s squad seeks to get back on track at 7 p.m. on Friday, when Santa Ynez hosts Carpinteria.

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