Varsity softball annihilates Dominguez
May 8, 2012 • Irene Luna, Editor-in-chief
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
Dominguez did not stand a chance against the varsity softball team, as the girls garnered yet another home win with a final score of 23-0 on May 8. At this game though, the senior players were given the opportunity to take a rest from playing in this game late in the season, but other girls decided... Read more »
Vikings easily take the win from Dominguez Hills
May 8, 2012 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
After seven innings of baseball, the Vikings dominated against Dominguez Hills in a 6-0 win on May 1, at 3:00 pm at the baseball field. The game, although originally to be played at Dominguez Hills, proved to be too much for them. From the start, Downey took control of the game. The home team was first... Read more »
All in it together
April 24, 2012 • Kathy Ochoa, Staff Writer and Photographer
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Downey’s varsity girls lacrosse put up a fight against Peninsula on Wed., April 18 in the Allen Layne Stadium. Preparing for the season came naturally, but games required not only strong plays and shots but as well teamwork. With the season soon coming to an end, the team learned new ways to improve... Read more »
Second time was not the charm
April 24, 2012 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The boys volleyball team entered the gymnasium ready for their second chance in defeating cross-town rival, Warren High School, on Apr. 19. The team had every intention of winning this match to secure their advancement into league, however, they were not prepared for the defeat ahead, with a final score... Read more »
Rizk’s run to success
April 23, 2012 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Having been a member of the track and cross-country teams since her freshman year, senior Nisreen Rizk has proven her potential as a star athlete. Once a slow runner in the back group, she has worked her way to becoming one of the top runners. “Some people are just naturally fast, but I worked... Read more »
Varsity swim crush the Lancers
April 3, 2012 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
After an easy win against St. Joseph’s by the girls varsity swim team, and a loss by the boys against St. John Bosco, the Vikings searched to redeem themselves against the Bell Gardens Lancers on March 29, at 3 p.m., at the Downey Aquatic Center. The meet started promptly with the medley relays, which... Read more »
Girls basketball and soccer featured in CIF’s Dream Team
April 3, 2012 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Girls athletics dominated the 2011-2012 winter sports season as the varsity water polo, soccer, and basketball teams competed in their respective CIF divisions. After the girls basketball team reached quarterfinals for the first time since 1995 and the girls soccer team won the CIF Division 5 championship... Read more »
Boys varsity volleyball’s defeated by the Bears
April 3, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The varsity boys volleyball team faced a defeat at Warren on Thurs., March 22, with their second loss against the Bears 0-3 for the second time. The crowd was left on the edge of their seats only to be disappointed by the consistency of Downey’s plays. The team seemed to be pumped for the game as they... Read more »
Girls soccer CIF Division 5 Champions
March 19, 2012 • Dinorah Acuña, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The third time was a charm for the Lady Vikes’ girls soccer team as they defeated La Serna 2-1 in overtime on March 3 at Mission Viejo High School to win the CIF Division 5 Championship. It was the girls’ third trip to the final match, having lost in 2008 against Oaks Christian and in 2011 in penalties... Read more »
Boys varsity lacrosse off to a rocky start
March 19, 2012 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
After a win by forfeit against Palos Verdes, the Downey varsity boys lacrosse team took on Crespi High School. The duel took place on Friday, March 9, at 7 pm, in the Allen Layne Stadium. The team felt confident that with their skills they would be able to take on the Crespi team and put it away before... Read more »
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