The Santa Monica Vikings (Santa Monica, CA) soccer nipped the visiting Peninsula Panthers (Rolling Hills Estates, CA), 4-3 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Santa Monica moves its record to 9-5 on the year. The Vikings travel to Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, CA) to confront the Sea Kings in a Bay bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Sea Kings enter the bout with a record of 12-2. Palos Verdes lost 3-1 in their recent league bout against Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, CA)

In their next game, the Panthers confront the Mira Costa Mustangs (Manhattan Beach, CA) in a Bay bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Peninsula will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record. The Mustangs enter the bout with a 12-1 record after their 6-2 league win over Culver City (Culver City, CA).