Corsairs Win Military Appreciation Game Over LA Valley

Santa Monica College Corsair players celebrate after scoring the go ahead touchdown against LA Valley. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

The Santa Monica College Corsairs Football team played against rivals LA Valley College on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Santa Monica College for the Military appreciation game held in honor of Veterans Day weekend. The Corsairs were donated Jerseys for today’s game by the American Legion out of Santa Monica, Calif. which depict the military camouflage along with the school color blue.

The Corsairs coming off a 2 game losing streak, went touchdown for touchdown with LA Valley until time ultimately expired with SMC holding their opponents off and taking the 31-28 victory.

Quarterback Sam Vaulton (14) had a total of 181 yards with 3 interceptions and 1 touchdown leading the Corsairs to Victory.

With a record of 3-4, the Corsairs will take on Santa Barbara Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1:00 p.m.

Santa Monica College Corsair player runs the ball through a LA Valley player as he attempts to reach the endzone. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman DB Nevan Lambert (25) just misses the ball as he and a LA Valley player go up for a jump ball in the endzone. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman WR Gunnison Bloodgood (12) signals for the first down after making an exceptional diving catch from the QB. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman WR Gunnison Bloodgood (12) spins the ball in the endzone after making a difficult touchdown at LA Valley. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman DB Nevan Lambert (25) throws his shoulder into a LA Valley player causing him to fumble the ball. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman WR Jai Guess (20) tackles the LA Valley player who had just intercepted the ball from the Corsairs. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman QB Sam Vaulton (14) attempts to pass the ball downfield to an open reciever. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair player celebrates after the defense made stop against LA Valley putting the Corsairs ahead with minutes to go in the game. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman DB Kayden Thomas (23) slams the ball in the trash can in celebration after making a crucial goal line interception for the Corsairs. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman QB Sam Vaulton (14) wears his American Legion Jersey with the patch Displayed on the side that were donated for Veterans Day. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore DL Spencer Neos (91) wears his American Legion Jersey donated to the Corsairs for Veterans Day weekend. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)