First round of the CIF football playoffs were played on Friday, November 18, 2011 across the state of California. Channel Islands High School from Oxnard, CA traveled south on the PCH to take on Santa Monica High School. In a close battle but the superior SAMO Vikings pulled out the victory to advance to the next round and end Channel Islands season.
Channel Islands High School senior Joey Sunia (left) and junior Martin Macias embrace after the game on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. Channel Island season ended after a 28-20 defeat to Santa Monica High School in the first round of the playoffs.
Santa Monica High School running back Kori Garcia (24) runs for positive yardage against Channel Islands High School on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.
The student section reacts to a Santa Monica High School touchdown against Channel Islands High School on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.