X-Games: Summer 2011
June 14, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Once again, it’s that time of year where the chills, the spills, and the spectacular feats of the daring X Games 17 kicks off in Downtown Los Angeles Thursday, July 28 2011. With the events lineup now out including BMX Park Elimination Competition, Skateboard Competitions and the Moto X Best Whip... Read more »
Powder puff game ends with a tie
May 27, 2011 • Irene Luna, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The Allen Layne stadium filled with cheering students and teachers on May 20 at 7:00 pm, as the 2nd annual powder puff game took place between the junior and senior class girls. The flag football game ended on a sour note for the girls, with a tie of 16-16, but it was an enjoyable game for most who... Read more »
Rallying for a spot on the tennis team
May 27, 2011 • Angelica Co, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
In preparation for the 2011 fall sports season, the girls tennis team, led by Coach Diego, held tryouts on May 23 and 24. About 40 aspiring members showed off their skills but only 18 were chosen to be a part of next school year’s team. Similar to the previous years, both graduating and returning... Read more »
Swim’s road to finals
May 11, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
After countless hours of preparation, the boys and girls swim team strove to win a medal in the league finals on May 5 against Warren, Paramount, and Gahr. It had been a tough time for the Downey swimmers according to various members on the team. Prior to any of the final events hosted, the Vikes suffered... Read more »
Downey beats Warren by One
May 11, 2011 • Camerynn Chase, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The boys golf team prevailed against Warren High School in a nail-biting match on Thursday, April 28 at The Rio Hondo golf course. The entire team felt the immediate tension brought on by the Downey vs. Warren rivalry the second they walked onto the course. “There was this intense pressure because... Read more »
Baseball loses to Lynwood: 2-3
May 11, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Baseball’s second game against Lynwood proved to be unsuccessful with a heartbreaking loss of 2-3 on Tuesday, May 3. Even though the Vikes beat the knights in a prior game earlier in the season with 5-0, they were not able to repeat that win. With a strong lineup from the home team, included Yamel... Read more »
Boys’ Volleyball faces a heartbreaking loss to Warren: 0-3
May 11, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
With every second on the clock seeming to move slower and slower, the boys volleyball team faced a tough, heart breaking loss against their cross town rivals with a final score of 0-3. Quickly into the first out of three periods, the Viking’s had the lead of 4-1. With the crowd rooting and cheering... Read more »
Batting away Warren: 11-4
April 14, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Baseball’s first game against Warren proved to be no joke on April Fools Day as the Vikes proved to be victorious with a score of 11-4, beating their cross-town rivals. The game began with a quick 2-0 lead by the Bears with player Matt Barela hitting a leadoff double and offering his teammates a... Read more »
Scholarships, a said way to get into college
April 14, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
With college only steps away, seniors around campus are already into their desired schools. Some may have gotten in with the basic traditional acceptances while others have been accepted in with full scholarships. The time is now here where colleges across the nation look for said students that are... Read more »
Boys Volleyball face a Warren defeat
April 14, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Assistant
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The boys varsity volleyball team lost a tough game against the Warren Bears on Tuesday, Apr 12 with a score of 3-2. With the stands full of encouragement from both the Vikings and the Bears, the gym’s atmosphere grew with excitement as the rivals fought hard on the court. As the first round began,... Read more »
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