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Follow Santa Monica's dynamic sports scene through our dedicated athletic coverage. From high school competitions and Santa Monica College athletics to beach volleyball tournaments and community leagues, we report on the games, athletes, and teams that energize our coastal city. Our coverage includes local championships, student-athletes, recreational sports, and the achievements that inspire our community. Stay current with game schedules, team developments, player profiles, and sporting events throughout Santa Monica. Whether tracking school athletics or following recreational leagues, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our city's vibrant sports community.
Samohi girls basketball advances to round two
SAMOHI — Santa Monica High School girls basketball routed Anaheim High School, 65-25, in a CIF-SS Division I-A first round...
Read morePlayoff roundup
• St. Monica High School’s boys basketball defeated Milken Community 51-46 in a Division V-AA first round playoff game on...
Read moreSamohi boys hoops advances
SAMOHI — Coach James Hecht likes flying under the radar. His Santa Monica High School boys basketball team came into...
Read morePacifica continues surprising season
PACIFICA — The little program that could seems to still be doing it. Pacifica Christian’s boys basketball team qualified for...
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Samohi girls hoops peaking at right time
SAMOHI — A pair of third-round playoff defeats in a row has junior point guard Thea Lemberger frustrated. In her...
Read moreToday’s playoff games
• St. Monica, the no. 9 seed in the Division V-AA girls basketball playoffs, will play host Ontario Christian at...
Read morePlayoffs flush with local teams
CITYWIDE — This season has been kind to area sports teams. Santa Monica High School, Crossroads School, Pacifica Christian High...
Read moreSamohi boys soccer begins wild ride
SAMOHI — If the boys soccer team is going to repeat as state champs, the ride will be wild. Having...
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Title defense hits a snag
SAMOHI — Nobody ever said that defending a state title was easy. Santa Monica High School’s boys soccer team manhandled...
Read moreLeague plan loses steam
SAMOHI — If Athletic Director Norm Lacy had his way, a new league would be in his program’s future. The...
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