Santa Monica struggled offensively, failing to score after a high-flying 35-0 victory over Kaimuki High School in Honolulu on August 23
The Santa Monica Vikings varsity football team suffered a 42-0 shutout loss to the Laguna Beach Breakers in a non-conference road game on Friday, dropping their season record to 1-1, according to game stats reported by MaxPreps.
Laguna Beach (2-0) dominated with a balanced offensive attack, led by junior quarterback Jack Hurst, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns on 19-of-27 passing. His primary target, junior Will Kimball, caught four passes for 55 yards and two scores. Senior Jack Hooper added a kickoff return touchdown, while freshman C. Christian contributed a rushing touchdown. The Breakers amassed 269 total yards and scored 28 points in the second quarter alone to secure their seventh straight home win dating back to last season.
Santa Monica struggled offensively, failing to score after a high-flying 35-0 victory over Kaimuki High School in Honolulu on August 23. In that season-opening win, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess with three rushing touchdowns from Isaiah Fernandez, Jaxon Lee, and an unnamed player, plus two passing touchdowns from quarterback Eliot Bingener to Payton Seals and Chandler Paysinger. Kicker Grey Broderick added three successful point-after attempts and the team recorded a safety.
Both teams committed seven penalties, but Laguna Beach capitalized on their opportunities, including three interceptions and a fumble recovery by their defense.
Santa Monica, ranked 5,747 nationally and 375 in California, will look to rebound when they face the Burroughs Bears (0-1) in Burbank on Friday, September 5, at 7 p.m. Burroughs, ranked 6,516 nationally, is coming off a 49-0 loss in their season opener.
