Samo football looks to secure spot in CIF playoffs

The Samo football team currently holds an overall record of 4-5 as they head towards the end of their season. With four league games down, Samo has been gearing up for their final home game against Peninsula that will conclude their regular season. Special leadership has been shown by the captains throughout the season that has built a stronger team and community of players.

The Vikings’ have seen much growth since their 9-21 loss to Laguna Beach at the beginning of the season. Their following home game resulted in a 41-6 win against Sylmar, gaining momentum for the team. Samo brought this new confidence and momentum with them to their next game against Hueneme. The game ended with a score of 46-12 which placed another strong victory on the Vikings’ record. Finally, Samo’s most recent game, the homecoming game, ended with a 14-28 loss against Redondo.

Captain Wyatt Brown (’26) comments on how the ups and downs of this season will provide the team with both growing and learning opportunities,“There’s beauty in losing and finding other opportunities to become better and change our ways,” Brown said.

To culminate the 2024 regular season, the Vikings’ will compete in their last home game on Friday, Nov. 1, versus Peninsula. This game will also pose as a celebration for the seniors on their annual senior night. If the Vikings’ emerge victorious, they will place themselves in a better position to secure a spot in the CIF Playoffs with an at-large bid that will be announced the following Saturday, Nov. 2nd.

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Osbaldo Rivera (’25) kicks the ball after Vikings take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.

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Wyatt Brown (’26) hands the ball off to Saul Buendia (’27) for a run against Torrance.