On Tuesday, May 1, the Santa Monica varsity softball team won its home conference game against Hawthorne by a score of 6-5.
With the win, the Vikings improved to 12-5 on the season, with a 5-2 league record. Santa Monica also beat the 10-11-1 Cougars on April 12 by a score of 10-3.
The Vikings next game is this afternoon at home against Beverly Hills. The rivalry game begins at 3 p.m., and Santa Monica will be looking to extend its four-game winning streak against the 4-11 Normans.