Varsity football fights back against Schurr
October 12, 2011 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
A disappointed crowd emptied the Allen Lane Stadium on Friday, Sep. 3 after the varsity football team came up short, 28-37, against the Mayfair Monsoons. Mayfair scored their first touchdown at seven minutes and fifty-eight seconds into the first quarter and soon after scored their second touchdown at... Read more »
Boys water polo pummels Obispo in CIF
November 23, 2010 • Sharon Kim Parents Section Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
For the first CIF match of the year, the boys varsity water polo team conquered the San Luis Obispo Tigers 10-7 on Nov 10 at the Downey Aquatics Center. Only five minutes into the first quarter, it became clear that the Vikings were not going to have an easy victory. The boys, though strong at passing... Read more »
Vikings eat bear meat
November 23, 2010 • Roy Mendoza Copy Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
It was a victorious night on Nov. 11 as the Viking football team dominated the Warren Bears with the total score of 27-16, leading Downey another step closer to attending CIF. Excitement was felt all over the place as students and staff began entering the crowded Allen Layne Stadium. Vikings of all... Read more »
Making it to the finish
November 5, 2010 • Irene Luna Co-E.I.C.
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Held at Cerritos Regional Park, the cross-country San Gabriel Valley League cluster meet was on Oct. 14 at 3 p.m and varsity boys strode for the finish against rival schools Warren, Gahr, and Paramount. Warren came first, winning the meet, as the Vikes came in fourth place. Moises Martinez performed... Read more »
Varsity football hoping to eat some bear meat
November 5, 2010 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Now standing at 1-1 in league, the Vikes are ready to take the lead at the Nov.11 game versus the Bears at the Allen Layne Stadium. The football team has high expectations and hopes to end their season record at four to one in the San Gabriel Valley League. The boys have been training countless hours,... Read more »
Water polo defeats Warren 10-9
November 5, 2010 • John Franco, Sports Section Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The varsity boy’s water polo team defeated warren with a score of 10 to 9 at the Downey Aquatics center on November 1. Though the boys were down during most of the game, they managed to come out victorious. The Vikings had to struggle for a win during the 1st quarter as the Bears had numerous goals... Read more »
Girls tennis advances to CIF
November 5, 2010 • Sharon Kim, Parents Section Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team triumphed over the Pirates at Paramount High on Thursday, October 21 and won their long-coveted spot at CIF. Out of the two previous games that the ladies had played against the Pirates, they had won one and lost one. This last game would determine who would take second... Read more »
Vikings wipe off the Dons
October 20, 2010 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Assistant
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The varsity volleyball girls quickly got down to business and showed no fear against the Dons; in a matter of minutes they were in the lead at their match on Oct 12. From the sidelines, Coach Sims guided and cheered on her girls. “They did so well serving and passing but need to keep their communication... Read more »
D-house advantage
October 20, 2010 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
As the sun set on October 1, the Varsity football team played another league match against the Bell Eagles defeating them 17 to 9 at the Allen Layne Stadium. The boys were ready to fight as they had lost the prior game against La Habra 20 to 49. “I felt that the last game wasn’t as good as we wanted... Read more »
Girls golf vs. Warren
October 20, 2010 • Thomas Beltran, A&E Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Not able to overcome the oppression of their rivals, the lady Vikes were shut down by Warren,Tuesday October 12 at Rio Hondo Golf Course. The big three: Jenna Redd, Ashley Reyes, and captain Nicole Kim all came to play a match that should have set the Vikes apart from the rest of the teams in their... Read more »
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