The Santa Ynez High School varsity Pirates and head coach Ken Gruendyke continue preparations for their 2010 season, which gets rolling with Bishop Diego at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Santa Barbara.


The Pirates’ home opener is slated for the following Friday night, when Paso Robles comes calling.

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At right, Santa Ynez defender Abe Santos bears down against the offense; below, Santa Ynez’s projected starting quarterback, senior Parker Johnson, is poised to hand off to Freddie Espinosa.