Corsairs Get Sacked In Conference Opener

A battle on the goal line ended in a Antelope Valley touchdown. Santa Monica College lost to Antelope Valley 36-31 in Santa Monica, California on October 23, 2021.(Maxim Elramsisy | The Corsair)

The Santa Monica College Corsairs football team took the field against the Antelope Valley College Marauders on Saturday in their conference home opener.  Down 29-14 with one quarter of play left, the Corsairs narrowed the lead to 36-31 on scoring receptions from Tariq Brown and Richard Kick before a heartbreaking endzone interception on the final play of the game ended come back short.

Freshman quarterback Sam Vaulton was harassed by the Marauders defense, taking 8 sacks in the game.  Despite the constant pressure, he went 32-49 for 408 passing yards, scoring 3 touchdowns and throwing one interception.  It was his second consecutive 400+ yard effort. Tariq Brown led the Corsairs with 210 receiving yards on 10 receptions, and scoring 2 touchdowns.

Next Saturday, the Corsairs take on conference foe, at Los Angeles Pierce College at 6 pm.

SMC defenders tackle Antelope Valley College freshman RB Xavier Clay (22). Santa Monica College lost to Antelope Valley 36-31 in Santa Monica, California on October 23, 2021.(Maxim Elramsisy | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Defensive-lineman Tannen Vagle (84) just misses the pass attempt from Antelope Valley's Quarterback Caden Hinton (5). (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

WR David Redden (88) is impacted harshly after a pass completion on Santa Monica College's main campus field in Santa Monica, Calif. on October 23, 2021. The game against Antelope Valley is the first home game since a nine-person COVID infection that forced postponements for a month. ( Marc Federici | The Corsair)

LB Raejion Baker (16) jogs down the field staff Santa Monica College's main campus field in Santa Monica, Calif. on October 23, 2021. The game against Antelope Valley is the first home game since a nine-person COVID infection that forced postponements for a month. ( Marc Federici | The Corsair)

SMC sophmore WR Tariq Brown (5) is tackled after making a catch in the center of the field. Brown lead the team in catches with 10 for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns. Santa Monica College lost to Antelope Valley 36-31 in Santa Monica, California on October 23, 2021.(Maxim Elramsisy | The Corsair)

QB Sam Vaulton (14) finds himself sacked and turned around at Santa Monica College's main campus field in Santa Monica, Calif. on October 23, 2021. The game against Antelope Valley is the first home game since a nine-person COVID infection that forced postponements for a month. ( Marc Federici | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Defensive-back grabs Antelope Valleys Runningback Xavier Clay (22) and makes the tackle to force a 4th down punt. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

SMC RB (32) slips a tackle. Santa Monica College lost to Antelope Valley 36-31 in Santa Monica, California on October 23, 2021.(Maxim Elramsisy | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs Sophomore Defensive lineman Spencer Neos (91) reaches Antelope Valleys Quarterback Caden Hinton (5) just as he relesases the ball for a screen pass. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Quarterback Sam Vaulton (14)(R) gets sacked from an Antelope Valley defender as a Corsair runningback can be seen in frame not blocking anyone. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Wide-receiver Tariq Brown (5) celebrates making the "Touchdown" signal after scoring a crucial go ahead touchdown against Antelope Valley College. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Antelope Valley College freshman Jullian Blackwell watches the game from the sideline. Santa Monica College lost to Antelope Valley 36-31 in Santa Monica, California on October 23, 2021.(Maxim Elramsisy | The Corsair)

Fans cheer for The Corsairs as they make a drive on Santa Monica College's main campus field in Santa Monica, Calif. on October 23, 2021. The game against Antelope Valley is the first home game since a nine-person COVID infection that forced postponements for a month. ( Marc Federici | The Corsair)