Girls varsity basketball fumble their way into a loss
January 18, 2012 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The varsity basketball girls played the rivalry game away, on Warren’s turf on Jan. 11 at 5:15 pm. The game would end with a victory for the Bears, but not without the Lady Vikes giving them a fight. First possession of the ball went to Warren, and with only a few seconds into the game they managed... Read more »
A wrestling shocker
January 18, 2012 • April Rios, Staff Writer and Photographer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports
On the evening of Jan 5, the varsity wrestling team lost to Warren for the first time in four years with the final score of 37-30, at the rival’s gym. The fanatics began to slowly fill empty seats, while the teams warmed-up and the excitement and anticipation floated around the gym. As the time to... Read more »
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 »
Girls soccer begins season on a bad note
December 16, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
During their first game of the winter season, the girls varsity soccer team lost against the Lakewood Lancers with a score of 0-3, at the Allen Layne Stadium, on Dec. 1. Captains Jasmine Medrano and Alexandria Oropeza animated the girls as they headed to the field to face an ambitious opponent. “I... Read more »
Viking water polo defeats the Lancers
December 16, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Varsity girls water polo took home yet another victory on Dec. 6 as they beat Lakewood High School at the Downey Aquatic Center 10-5. Due to their recent winning streak, the girls entered the pool with high expectations. Last year, they played against Lakewood and endeavored an intense game, including... Read more »
Boys basketball triumphs over Lakewood
December 16, 2011 • Dinorah Acuña, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The boys varsity basketball team went against the Lakewood Lancers and came out victorious on Dec. 9 with a score of 48-35 at the gym. Though the game had a slow start, the Viking’s aggressive defense only allowed Lakewood to score 6 points in the first quarter. The defense also contributed to the... 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 »
Winter sports 2011 preview: vikings aim for CIF
November 21, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
With the girls varsity volleyball winning their second consecutive CIF title and the boys varsity water polo team just falling short in the playoffs, the fall 2011 season came to an end on a high note. Now, the second stage of athletics continues with winter sports just around the corner. The girls varsity... 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 »
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