Now that Super Bowl parties are out of the way, Santa Monica residents can turn their attention from national sports to local ones, as playoff action continues for two Saint Monica squads. Both the Mariners’ girls’ soccer and basketball teams remain alive in the 2024 CIF Southern Section championship hunt, with the soccer unit not just chasing the trophy, but also chasing a perfect season.
The Samohi Vikings were more than comfortable taking its playoff push on the road, using a balanced performance to take down the Troy Warriors 35-20 in Fullerton Friday night. Now 8-4 on the season, the Vikings will use this week to prepare for the CIF Southern Section Division 9 semifinals against Kaiser.