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Six years since its implementation, athletic director Mark Rand addresses friends and families in celebration of the student athletes who are participating in sports in college, at the Athlete Signing Party on May 30. “We started with only six kids going off to college playing sports, and now we’re at eighteen,” Rand said. “That just shows the improvement we’ve had in our athletics.”

The very best

Hanna Suarez , Editor-in-Chief • June 7, 2013

Coaches, parents, and friends gathered in the theater on the afternoon of May 30 to recognize and celebrate the eighteen student athletes who have committed to their future universities. Posters showing...

In the 100-yard backstroke, sophomore Michael Kim breaks a league record with a time of 1:04, at the San Gabriel Valley League finals, on April 25, at the Cerritos College Aquatics Center. The boys swim team won the league title, defeating Paramount High School for the first time in five years.

Vikings, what is our profession

Norma Flores , Sports Editor • May 15, 2013

After a five-year drought, the boys swim team was able to take the title of San Gabriel Valley League Champions on April 25 after they defeated the Warren Bears at the Downey Aquatic Center at 3:00 pm.   The...

At the Downey baseball field, Ernest Davila slides into and over the home plate against crosstown rival Warren on Friday, April 12, to gain a point against the Bears. Davila’s slip into safety and home plate was not enough to secure a victory for the Vikings.

Turning Tables

Viviana Buenrostro , Writer • April 19, 2013

Downey’s varsity baseball team took the field against Warren on April 12, hoping to defeat the Bears and advance to compete for the league title. The five-hour game lasted eleven innings and ended with...

On April 12, Mario Galvan, 12, and brother, shaves Mr. Zegarra and Mr. Houts hair off in front of the entire student body at the Allen Lane Stadium. “Our wife’s don’t know about this,” Zegarra said, “but they will know once we get home.”

A season of accomplishments

Norma Flores , Sports Editor • April 16, 2013

As the spring season for athletics is well under way, ASB hosted a rally to present the different sports to the student body on April 13, during second period, in the Allen Layne Stadium.   The rally...

On March 21 Juan Radogal, 12, reaches the ball, spiking it to the other side scoring a point against rivals Warren. “The most intense games are when we play against Warren,” Radogal said. “because we never want the Bears to win.”

Caught up in the net

Vivian Buenrostro , Co-Editor-in-Cheif • March 27, 2013

The classic Downey vs. Warren rivalry tension was present during the varsity boys volleyball game on March 21. Entering the gymnasium with four wins and only two losses, the Viking’s felt confident going...

At the varsity lacrosse game vs. Palos Verdes on March 4, captain Nick Farina, 12, defends the ball from the opponent, making a goal. “Over forty different colleges have scouted me this year,” Farina said. “I have decided to go to Adam State in Alamosa, Colorado.”

It is in your blood

Norma Flores , Sports Editor • March 18, 2013

After 6 years of learning to play the sport and developing his skills, the varsity lacrosse team captain, Nick Farina, 12, verbally committed to Adams State University on Feb. 24,  and will be signing...

During half-time, seniors Francisco Gomez and Arya Givehchin pump up the crowd during the CIF girls soccer game against La Mirada on Tuesday, February 26.

Girls soccer defeats La Mirada in CIF semi-finals

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2013

The varsity girls move ahead to the CIF finals after defeating the La Mirada Matadores on Tuesday Feb. 26 at the Allen Lane Stadium. For the many returning members of the team, this is their second chance...

During second period block, new coach for girl’s lacrosse, Mr. Mires, gives a lecture to the team on the field, in order to see that they are doing well academically. “If they cannot perform in class, then they cannot do their assignments on the field,” Mr. Mires said.

Making a better team

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief • January 30, 2013

The start of the 2013 girls lacrosse season also marks the beginning of the direction of a new coach with new priorities and expectations. Coach and teacher Mike Mires takes the field alongside the varsity...

In the Downey High gym during a match against Domingez wrestler, Maria Hernadez,11, attempts to pin her opponent on, Jan. 24, in order to win her match. Hernadez is the sole girl on the wrestling team this year.

Wrestling makes their way to league

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 30, 2013

Since their first match on Nov. 28, 2012, wrestling has competed in 15 duels with a 13-2 winning streak that puts them on the road to San Gabriel Valley League Finals this Saturday, February 2. Although...

At the Downey vs. Warren game on Jan.8, Maritza Acuna,11, goes for the ball before her opponent. Downey scored 1-0 in the second half of the game.

Tis’ the season to fight, fight, fight!

Hanna Suarez, Norma Flores, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor • January 15, 2013

“We got a lot of our hard work in,” senior defense Angie Aguilar said. “Our entire pre-season was leading up to this moment.”With last years CIF title still on their mind, the team strives for...

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