Hawthorne hosts Santa Monica in league matchup

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Hawthorne and Santa Monica meet Monday, Jan. 5, in a Southern California league matchup. The game is listed for 11:59 p.m. PT; check the official game page for any updates on time and location: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5813162-hawthorne-vs-santa-monica

Quick look

• Game: Hawthorne Cougars vs. Santa Monica Vikings

• Date/time: Monday, Jan. 5 (listed at 11:59 p.m. PT) — confirm on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5813162-hawthorne-vs-santa-monica

• Hawthorne Cougars (home): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/154075-hawthorne-cougars-jv — fans: 0

• Santa Monica Vikings (away): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160404-santa-monica-vikings-jv — fans: 3

• Streaming: Santa Monica listings include an NFHS Network page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-monica-high-school-santa-monica-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Last meeting

The teams last met Jan. 10, 2025, at Hawthorne High School, where Santa Monica handled Hawthorne 68-27. That lopsided result gives the Vikings momentum to start this series, and the Cougars will be looking for a quick turnaround.

What to watch

• Hawthorne will try to slow Santa Monica’s attack after last season’s wide-margin loss. Follow Hawthorne’s team page for roster and game updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/154075-hawthorne-cougars-jv

• Santa Monica has an NFHS Network presence for possible streaming; check the NFHS link above and Santa Monica’s scorebook page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160404-santa-monica-vikings-jv

Upcoming for both teams

• Hawthorne’s next listed game after this is Beverly Hills at Hawthorne on Wednesday, Jan. 7 (5:00 p.m.): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5621231-beverly-hills-vs-hawthorne

• Santa Monica’s next listed game after this is Culver City at Santa Monica on Wednesday, Jan. 7 (3:15 p.m.): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5813171-culver-city-vs-santa-monica

Streaming and tickets

• Streaming: Check Santa Monica’s NFHS Network page for possible live video — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-monica-high-school-santa-monica-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticketing info is listed on the ScorebookLive game page. Visit the game page for any last-minute updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5813162-hawthorne-vs-santa-monica

Fan note

Follow both teams on ScorebookLive and make your picks to show support — picks are for fun and fan engagement, and follower/pick numbers can change. For the latest details, follow the Hawthorne page (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/154075-hawthorne-cougars-jv), the Santa Monica page (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160404-santa-monica-vikings-jv) and the official game page (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5813162-hawthorne-vs-santa-monica).