The Santa Monica Vikings (Santa Monica, CA) soccer nipped the visiting Peninsula Panthers (Rolling Hills Estates, CA), 2-1 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Santa Monica moves its record to 8-5 on the year. The Vikings travel to Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, CA) to battle the Sea Kings in a Bay bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Sea Kings enter the bout with a record of 9-5. Palos Verdes won 3-2 in their recent league bout against Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, CA)

In their next game, the Panthers battle the Mira Costa Mustangs (Manhattan Beach, CA) in a Bay bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Peninsula will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Mustangs enter the bout with a 17-3 record after their 4-1 league win over Culver City (Culver City, CA).