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, 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 »
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 »
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 »
Lady vikes nearly clinch CIF soccer title
March 4, 2011
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The end to a phenomenal season took place for the ladies soccer team as they lost 2-1 to the Desert Christian Knights March 4, at Warren’s Justice Stadium. Coming into the game confident after beating semi-finalist La Serna, the Vikes were looking to go home with those beloved CIF rings. “Going into... Read more »
Winter Sports Season’s MVP
March 4, 2011
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
This year’s Winter sports saw many talented players, but a few stood out among the rest. Sports player’s Dami Adefeso, Rayana Villalpando, Brandi Neilan, Mike Samayoa, Robert Chism, and Meghan Nevarez stood out all season. Girls’ basketball player Rayana Villalpando shined by practicing her... Read more »
Wrestling makes history
March 4, 2011
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Back to back California Interscholastic Federation champions, boys wrestling triumphed during league, re-earning their previous CIF title, on Feb. 12. Nine varsity returners were able to experience this victory and are extremely thrilled about it. “This year was harder than last year considering a... Read more »
Boys Basketball strives, but falls short in CIF
March 4, 2011
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The varsity basketball team played hard in their first round of CIF against Fountain Valley High School on Feb. 18, wining with a score of 44 to 33. Fountain Valley Barons and Vikings were neck and neck in the first quarter. Downey gained the upper hand in the second quarter with a three-pointer from... Read more »
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