Four vikings in CIF’s 2011 team of the year
January 18, 2012 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
With a second consecutive CIF title under their belt, the girls varsity volleyball team received further recognitions as the CIF Division 2A acknowledged both senior Heather Schnars and Coach Andrea Sims as Player and Coach of the Year respectively on Dec. 12, 2011. Captain Heather Schnars’ achievements... Read more »
Bells ring for success
November 21, 2011 • Hanna Suarez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
It was a successful night on Nov. 10 after the varsity football team dominated the Lynwood Knights 20-6 at their last league game played at the Allen Layne Stadium. Both sides started strong and refused to let either team touch the end zone. That was until senior running back Alex Martinez rose above... Read more »
Vikings face defeat in double overtime
November 21, 2011 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
After many hours of intense training, the boys varsity water polo team made it through to the first round of CIF against the Dos Pueblos Bearcats on Oct. 8 at the Downey Aquatics Center. The Vikings prepared for what would become one of their most nerve-wracking games of the season. It quickly began... Read more »
Girls volleyball defends CIF championship title
November 21, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The girls varsity volleyball team defended their CIF title as they defeated the Whittier Christian Heralds 3-2 at the CIF Division 2-A Final on Sat. Nov. 19 atCypressCollege. Supporters from both teams filled the stands as Whittier Christian fans brought an immense amount of energy; however, it was the... Read more »
A second round of bear meat
November 2, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Co Editor-in-Chief, Copy Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
After a long brawl between the Downey and Warren varsity football teams, the Vikings emerged victorious on Oct 14 with a total score of 28-6. Along with a new school year came a different game setting. Students across campus prepared to cheer for their relative team at the Justice Stadium located at... Read more »
Girls volleys for a cure
November 2, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The girls varsity volleyball team stood up to Breast Cancer in a city derby on Tuesday, Oct. 18 beating the Bears 3-1. The stands were decked out in pink as spectators from both schools supported, not only their respected teams, but also the cause: Breast Cancer awareness. Viking alumni Sierra Campos... Read more »
Girls cross country on their way to success
November 2, 2011 • April Rios, Staff writer and photographer
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
After weeks of practice, the varsity cross country girls raced at Cerritos Regional Park, on Oct. 13, in the San Gabriel Valley League second cluster. Over the recent years, the lady Vikings have been working their way up to the top three in the league. This season, the team has finally taken a victory... Read more »
Girls volleyball dominate La Habra Highlanders
October 12, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
One of the first pre-season games was victorious as the girls varsity volleyball team defeated the La Habra Highlanders on Thursday, Sep. 15, at the DHS gym, with a score of 3-0. Parents and fellow Vikings supported the girls after both JV and frosh/soph fell to the Highlanders. The whistle blew as... Read more »
Varsity water polo defeats Marina 13-9
October 12, 2011 • Norma Flores, Staff Writer and Photographer
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
After a long fight against Marina, the boys varsity water polo team managed to take the win, 13 to 9, at their first home game at the Downey Aquatics Center on Sept. 15. Going into the game, the team had high expectations, as their goal was to bring the Marina team down. As the game began, junior Peter... Read more »
Girls tennis serves up a season
October 12, 2011 • Kathy Ochoa, Staff Writer
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The varsity girls tennis team began their season on a bad note as they lost against the Warren Bears on Friday, Sept. 23, with a final score of 4-14. Pre-season was pretty tough for the girls, but they kept their heads up, considering almost half of the JV team from last year moved to varsity. “This... Read more »
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