Mira Costa Mustangs (Manhattan Beach, CA) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their flag football team nip the host Santa Monica Vikings (Santa Monica, CA), 13-7 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Mira Costa advances its record to 4-3 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Downey (Downey, CA) to encounter the Vikings in a non-league battle on Tuesday, September 2. The Vikings go into the battle with a record of 8-3. Downey won 32-0 in their recent non-league match against Westminster (Westminster, CA)

Coming up next, the Vikings confront the Ramona Rams (Riverside, CA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 2. Santa Monica will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 4-2 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Citrus Valley (Redlands, CA).