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The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
Downey boys as they strategically move the ball around to score another goal to prevent them from going into overtime; they succeeded and made another goal: “My goals for this game were to support my team, try my hardest, and try making good plays, the goals were met,” Victor Avila, 12, states.

Boys Varsity Water Polo Vs. Redlands East Valley

Tatiana Galindo, Photographer • September 13, 2024

Varsity Softball Cards

Varsity Softball Cards

Brianna Lopez and Amanda Rubio • April 6, 2024

Downey vs. Warren Football Game

Josemaria Marquez, Videographer • February 11, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Downey girl’s varsity water polo team took on the Warren High School Bears at home. “Senior Night” was hosted after their victory and was dedicated to the seniors on the team who have put outstanding effort and dedication into their season this year, giving the rivalry game a bit more meaning behind it.

Girls Rivalry Water Polo

Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo • February 8, 2024

Dodgers Upset

Dodgers Upset

Alanis Martinez, Copy Editor • November 28, 2023

After having a spectacular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to deliver another World Series ring. Having won the title of the 2023 NL West Division Champions, fans were expecting this all-star team...

Post View SoFi Stadium Game

Post View SoFi Stadium Game

Alexis Cazares, Business Manager • November 28, 2023

Everyone always awaits the yearly Downey vs Warren hometown rivalry football game. However, this year both schools had the opportunity to be the first high school to have an LA Bowl at Sofi Stadium. This...

On October 26, 2023, the Downey Vikings won their playoff game against La Mirada with the score, 51-34. With this win, the Vikings will advance to play in the Division Four CIF playoffs. The first-round game will be played against the Capistrano Valley Cougars on Friday, November 11, 2023.

Downey vs. La Mirada

Alisson Naranjo, Viviana Alba, and Mario Sanchez • November 6, 2023

A win for their first home game of the season has shown some unanimous excitement amongst the team. Marcus Fierro, 9, shares how his first year own Downey Highs’ boy’s waterpolo team has given him the opportunity to make new friends and improve team chemistry. Fierro also shares how he is able to remain motivated during his games. “I stay motivated by knowing that my need me so I need to play my best…” Fierro shared. “and I’m sure my teammates feel the same way.”

Boys’ Varsity Waterpolo vs. St. John Bosco

Alisson Naranjo, Co-Photo Editor • November 1, 2023

On Friday, October 13, 2023, the Downey Vikings took on the cross-town rivalry Warren Bears at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood. Both schools had the amazing opportunity to compete in one of the biggest stadiums in the world, the SoFi Stadium. Being granted the opportunity of being part of “LA Bowl Friday Night Lights” and being sponsored by the “LA Bowl”, its publicity reaches even further than the city of Downey, allowing the LA Times to write an article about the rivalry game. This war zone-filled stadium seated with over 18,000 students, staff, alumni, and residents of Downey evidently ended in favor of the Warren Bears with a score of 28-21.

Downey vs. Warren at SoFi Stadium

Viviana Alba, Mario Sanchez, and Alisson Naranjo • October 23, 2023

The Downey High School’s Allen Layne Football Stadium was roaring with excitement and cheers for the Homecoming football game against the St. Paul High School Swordsmen on Friday, September 15, 2023. The crowd and football team were accompanied by this year’s homecoming court and put on a spectacular firework show as this year’s King and Queen of court were announced and crowned. The Vikings dominated the Swordsmen throughout the whole night and with the perfect way to end the night, they claimed victory with the score of 17-7.

2023 Homecoming Football Game

Viviana Alba and Mario Sanchez • September 29, 2023

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