Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs forward Miguel Cano (#13) attempting to gain control of the soccer ball against Fullerton College Hornets middle Diego Bravo (#23) at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. SMC Corsairs tied with Fullerton College Hornets 4 to 4, continuing their tie streak on Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward Santiago Veizaga (CQ) (#17) slides after the ball while Bakersfield College Renegade goalie Aadne Zamoro (CQ) (#1) during a match at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2025. SMC Corsair won against the Renegades 3-0 for their 4th win in the conference and continued their 10-game winning streak. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Fullerton College Hornets middle Cisco Torres (#13) dismissing the Referee after receiving a yellow card due to tripping Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs middle Leo Blanchet (#20) at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. SMC Corsairs tied with Fullerton College Hornets 4 to 4, continuing their tie streak on Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Fullerton College Hornets middle Cisco Torres (#13) tripping Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs middle Leo Blanchet (#20) during a match at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. SMC Corsairs tied with Fullerton College Hornets 4 to 4, continuing their tie streak on Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs Defender Bladimir Coto (#7)is looking for a teammate to pass the ball to during a match against the Fullerton College Hornets at SMC Corsair Stadium. SMC Corsairs tied with Fullerton College Hornets 4 to 4, continuing their tie streak on Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair midfielder Andy Salazar (#10) regains balance and tries to regain control of the ball as Bakersfield College Renegade midfielder Andrew Orozco (#19) attacks to gain possession of the ball at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2025. SMC Corsair won against the Renegades 3-0 for their 4th win in the conference and continued their 10-game winning streak. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward Santiago Veizaga (#17) chases after the ball as College of the Canyons Cougars defender/midfielder Steven Garcia (#13) chases after Veizaga during a match on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025, at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. SMC Corsairs won against the Cougars 7-2, allowing the Corsairs to become the Western State South Conference Champions for the 3rd year in a row. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs middle Lyric Gomez-Muniz (#7) attempts a shot against Citrus College Owls goalkeeper Liliana Miramontes (#00) during the first match of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Championship at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. The SMC Corsairs tied to Citrus College Owls during the match, and lost to the Owls in penalty kicks (5-4). (Jordi Garcia Sosa)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair middle Kobe Aguliar (#20) walk past Citrus College Owls celebrating after defeating the Corsairs in a penalty shoot out after the first match of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Championship at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. The SMC Corsairs tied to Citrus College Owls during the match, and lost to the Owls in penalty kicks (5-4). (Jordi Garcia Sosa)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair fans cheer as Pasadena City College (PCC) Lancers failed to land a serve in the court during the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Championship at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025. SMC Corsair won against PCC Lancers 3-0, continuing to break the school's home win record of 12-1. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Middle Blocker / Outside Hitter / Libero Mia Whitlock (#10) celebrates with her teammates after successfully scoring against Pasadena City College (PCC) Lancers during the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Championship at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025. SMC Corsair won against PCC Lancers 3-0, continuing to break the school's home win record of 12-1. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker Reese Luke (#8) attempting to block a shot from Pasadena City College (PCC) Lancer Outside Hitter / Opposite Hitter Payton Scott (#2) during the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Championship at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025. SMC Corsair won against PCC Lancers 3-0, continuing to break the school's home win record of 12-1. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs women's volleyball team looking towards the U.S. flag while singing the National Anthem before a match against Glendale Vaqueros at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Sept 26, 2025. The SMC Corsairs won 3-0 against Glendale Community College Vaqueros, securing their first conference victory. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

The Corsair, Santa Monica College (SMC) women’s volleyball team plays against West LA College in their matchup on Wednesday, Nov.12, 2025, at the Corsair Gym at SMC in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsair defeated West LA College 3-0. The Corsair celebrated Sophomore Night. (Masie Najafi| The Corsair)

The Corsair, Santa Monica College (SMC) women’s volleyball team plays against West LA College in their matchup on Wednesday, Nov.12, 2025, at the Corsair Gym at SMC in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsair defeated West LA College 3-0. (Masie Najafi| The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward (14) Ka'mari Johnson fighting for a loose ball with Sanjacinto College Raven (13) Tyler Frazier-Mathews on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica,Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Raven 83-81. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair guard (10) Khafre Garrett-Mills driving the ball to the net on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica,Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Raven 83-81. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair QB (13) Dylan Moreno scrambles then runs with the ball at the American Division Championship Bowl Game in Victor Valley College Corsair on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, Victorville, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated by the Rams 38-23. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair RB (4) McKenzie Parks breaks away for a 69-yard touchdown run to start the second half at the American Division Championship Bowl Game in Victor Valley College Corsair on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, Victorville, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated by the Rams 38-23. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs’ (L to R) (23) Savannah Wooley, (10) Mia Whitlock, and (7) Annah Legaspi celebrating after a score on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won the match 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair defender (9) Marlene Garcia fighting for the ball against College of the Canyons Cougar (22) Kennedy Crone on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs tied the College of the Canyons Cougars 0-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs cleft back (7) Annah Legaspi returns serve during round 3 of the 3C2A tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs defeated the Golden West Rustlers 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair Coach Christian Cammayo speaks to his team following their 3-0 victory over the Golden West Rustlers in Round 3 of the 3C2A tournament on Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Marlene Garcia (Left) and teammate (Right), of the Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair,during the halftime break on Thursday Nov. 14, 2025 at Corsair Stadium in Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, Calif.Corsairs defeat the Marauders 3-0, this is the final game of the regular season, scoring two goals during the first half. (Ana Sanchez Venegas | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward (14) Jefferson Parada fields the ball and passes it in one move on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won the4-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

A Santa Monica College (SMC) cheerleader cheers during SMC’s homecoming game at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025. The SMC Corsair won L. A. Pierce College Brahmas 61 to 0. (Fai Fong | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs quarterback (#13) Dylan Moreno was tackled by a L.A. Pierce College Brahmas player during SMC’s homecoming game at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif. on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025. The SMC Corsair won L. A. Pierce College Brahmas 61 to 0. (Fai Fong | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs goalie Elisabeth Marcot (#1) looks on as Carson Waldram (#6) of the Cuesta College Cougars makes a shot on goal, Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Santa Monica Swim Center in Santa Monica, Calif. Marcot plays on the men's team due to the cancellation of the SMC women's water polo season. The Cougars beat the Corsairs, 20-10. (Juliana Frame | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Bryson Wood (14) TE catches the ball for a touchdown at the American Division Championship Bowl Game at Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Corsairs were defeated by the Rams 38-23. (Jake Crandal| The Corsair)

Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair WR (3) Elijah Aaron buries his face in his hands while being consoled after the SMC Corsairs were defeated 38-22 at the American Division Championship Bowl Game at Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Jake Crandal| The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs basketball player Jerrel McCready (CQ) (#23) passes the ball toward his teammate during a scrimmage against LA Harbor Community College Seahawks at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday, Oct 18th, 2025. SMC Corsairs lost against the LA Community College Seahawks 78 to 71 in their first scrimmage of the season. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsiar)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs basketball player Davon Carwise (CQ) (#1) dribbles away from LA Harbor Community College Seahawks player Ahmed (CQ) (#21) and Amari (CQ) (#4) during a scrimmage against LA Harbor Community College Seahawks at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday, Oct 18th, 2025. SMC Corsairs lost against the LA Community College Seahawks 78 to 71 in their first scrimmage of the season. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsiar)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair guard Mia Kato (#1) advancing with the ball during a match against Los Angeles Southwest College Cugar’s in a match at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025. SMC Corsair won against Los Angeles Southwest College Cugar’s 67-59. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

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A person runs into an active pitch during a soccer match with the Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs facing off against the Citrus College Owls for the first match of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Championship at SMC Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. The SMC Corsairs tied to Citrus College Owls during the match, and lost to the Owls in penalty kicks (5-4). (Jordi Garcia Sosa)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Reese Luke tips the ball over the net against Glendale Community College (CC) Vaqueros during a match at SMC Corsair Gym, Santa Monica, Calif., on Sept 26, 2025. SMC Corsairs won 3-0 against Glendale CC Vaqueros, winning their first conference game. (Jordi Garcia Sosa | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Cheer Club student performed at the Start Up event, at the main campus at SMC in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, Sept.16.The SMC Cheer Club is a diverse social justice club with a mission to spread school spirit, promote campus positivity, and raise awareness about social justice issues within a welcoming and tolerant environment. SMC Cheer Club breaks the cheerleader stereotype.(Masie Najafi| The Corsair)

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The Corsair, Santa Monica College (SMC) women’s volleyball team middle blocker Nicole Lankton attempted to block against Antelope Valley College on their matchup on Friday, Oct.10, 2025, at the Corsair Gym, at SMC in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsair defeated Antelope Valley College 3-1. (Masie Najafi| The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair WR (11) Braydon Sanford catches 53 yard touchdown pass on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Valley Glenn,Calif. The Corsairs won 34-14. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair QB (13) Dylan Moreno scrambling to avoid sack by Valley College Monarch LB (32) Khoury Davis on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Valley Glenn,Calif. The Corsairs won 34-14. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward (3) Michael Kalu wins the tipoff at the start of the game on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Raven 83-81. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College Corsair midfielder Omar Nieto (6) battles for the ball against Long Beach College Viking Jordi Pineda during a match on Nov. 22, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated in the 3C2A Round 2 by the Long Beach College Vikings 4-2. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College Corsair midfielder Osvaldo Escobedo (12) battles for the ball against Long Beach College Viking during a match on Nov. 22, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated in the 3C2A Round 2 by the Long Beach College Vikings 4-2. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College Corsair defender J.R. Herrera (23) battles for the ball against Long Beach College Viking Kuliano Doty-Navarro (20) during a match on Nov. 22, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated in the 3C2A Round 2 by the Long Beach College Vikings 4-2. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Long Beach College Viking Jonathan Barrientos (21) fields a corner kick in front of Santa Monica College Corsairs forward Jefferson Parada (14) on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated in the 3C2A Round 2 by the Long Beach College Vikings 4-2. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair RB (5) Christopher Washington rushing for 5 yards on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won 27-14 and clinched the division. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair DB (7) Tyler Thomas celebrating after catching a touchdown pass on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won 27-14 and clinched the division. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair LB (8) Derek Boyd II sacking Glendale College Vaqueros (18) Braden Brimhall on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won 27-14 and clinched the division. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair DB (22) Amare Russell intercepts the ball and runs back to the 50-yard line at the American Division Championship Bowl Game in Victor Valley College Corsair on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, Victorville, Calif. The Corsairs were defeated by the Rams 38-23. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair middle blocker (10) Mia Whitlock player of the week hits the ball on Friday, October 10, 2025, Santa Monica,Calif. The Corsairs won 3 sets to 1. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair middle blocker (10) Mia Whitlock during team introductions on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs won the match 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College goalkeeper Jacinda Hevesy-Rodriguez (1) is consoled by assistant coach Yosemite Cruz after a missed goal kick during the double overtime penalty shootout against the Citrus College Owls in the 3C2A playoff opener on Nov. 16, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs lost to the Owls, 5-4, in a dramatic penalty shootout. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair forward (25) Kimberly Dumit driving the ball to the basket on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Cougars 66-42. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair guard (3) Ella Jonsson dribbling past Cuesta College Cougar (13) Morgan McElhenie on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Cougars 66-42. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair guard (3) Ella Jonsson jump shot in the middle of Cuesta College Cougar defense on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. Corsairs were defeated by the Cougars 66-42. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair 80’s night attire worn by men’s volleyball team on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Santa Monica,Calif. The Corsairs won the match 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

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Masao Gonzalez (15), driver for the Santa Monica college Corsairs during an interval in a water polo match against Cuesta College Cougars on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 at the Santa Monica Swim Center in Santa Monica, Calif. Cougars defeat Corsairs 20-10. (Ana Sanchez Venegas | The Corsair)

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(L-R) Lyric Gomez-Muniz #7 & Erika Bautista #11 of the SMC Corsairs Celebrate 3-0 win over Marauder in the final regular season game against Antelope Valley College Marauders at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 13th 2025 (Danny Sanchez | Corsair)

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(L-R) Lyric Gomez-Muniz #7 of the SMC Corsairs Celebrate 3-0 win over Marauder in the final regular season game against Antelope Valley College Marauders at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 13th 2025 (Danny Sanchez | Corsair)

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