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# Vikings spring into new season
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/vikings-spring-into-new-season/
- Published: 2004-03-09T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T23:35:17.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Sports, Malibu, #archive-import

*THE HOT CORNER*

*By Jonathan Lee*

With the end of a remarkable winter season for almost all of Santa Monica High School teams, the spring sports teams have similarly high expectations to meet. All are working hard in the hopes of starting their seasons off with victories. ■The baseball team won its first two games of the season. Facing the Roosevelt Rough Riders at home on March 5, the Vikings were able to pull off a 2-1 win. Frustrated by Roosevelt’s tough defense, the team was able to achieve offensive superiority against the Palisades Dolphins on March 6\. The Vikings scored 11 runs and held the Dolphins scoreless. They host the 1-1 Newbury Park Panthers today at 3:15 p.m.

Seniors Kyle Johnson and Tim Livingston will help lead the pitching staff this year. Junior Cody Decker provides support on the other side of the ball as one of the most highly touted offensive players in Southern California. ■The softball team also boasts a talented team. Currently focusing on playing cohesively, the girls anticipate their match-up against Alverno on March 13\. Senior catcher Rosa Ordaz takes on the role of leader, catcher, and offensive productivity as she attempts to cap off her storied career with an Ocean League championship. ■The swimming team, coached by Ned Flanders, is looking forward to the return of many of its talented senior competitors. With tough opponents like Peninsula and Mira Costa coming up, the team will mainly look to its upperclassmen for the skill that comes with experience. ■Track and Field unites the most athletes under a common team. With athletes ranging from shot putters to sprinters, the team unifies during every competitive event. Samohi’s first meet is on March 11 at Malibu High School. The Vikings are stocked with talented sprinters and jumpers, but the sparse amount of seniors may prove to be a detrimental factor as the season progresses. ■Led by head coach Pete Barraza, the boys volleyball team is facing Peninsula today at 3:15 p.m. The match-up is pretty even, as both teams are similar in terms of height and playing style. ■ The Athletic Awareness and Promotion Club, one of Samohi’s student clubs, aims to increase attendance at all Samohi sporting events and encourage interest in athletics among all students. The club needs funding and any support or ideas would be appreciated. (Jonathan Lee is a sports editor at The Samohi and enjoys being Homecoming Duke, writing, playing sports and hanging out with his homeboys and homegirls. He).

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 9, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/030904.pdf?ref=smdp.com)