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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

My 10 Essentials – Vianni Martinez

Josemaria Marquez and Zinadin Rosales • September 29, 2023

2023 U.S. Open

Alyssa Gin • September 29, 2023

This year’s US Open began August 22, 2023 and finished September 10, 2023. It takes place annually in New York and is the final Grand Slam of the year. This year’s tournament was definitely one to...

Downey vs. El Toro Football Game

Josemaria Marquez • September 12, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers are Back for the 2023 Season

Jocelyn Gonzalez, Copy Editor • April 20, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back! The Dodgers started their season on Opening Day which was March 30, 2023, against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. For his first time, Julio Urias had the honor...

The annual Downey High School Powderpuff takes place on April 6, 2023. The junior girls, coached by the Downey High football team, practice biweekly.

Powder Puff Season

Alyssa Gin and Christian Vega • April 6, 2023

The Powderpuff 2023 season has BEGUN! Boys are practicing for their cheerleading performance, and the girls’ teams have begun their practices. The junior vs senior game will take place on April 6....

On March 23, 2023, the Downey boys varsity lacrosse team took a victory at their home game against the Compton Tarbabes with a score of 12-0. The Vikings gave an outstanding game and showed much determination throughout the match. The team has had a terrific season overall, ranking 1st in Ocean Lacrosse Standings, with a current win streak of 3. The team, this year is being coached by Coach Gutierrez, who has led them and shown them a wonderful season.

Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse

Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo • April 4, 2023

World Baseball Classic

Jocelyn Gonzalez, Copy Editor • March 24, 2023

The World Baseball Classic is back! The tournament that consists of twenty nations has returned after a hiatus from 2017. Founded in 2006, there have been five World Baseball Classics. Due to the pandemic,...

The Downey High School boys varsity volleyball team celebrated their win against Bell Gardens High School on Wednesday, March 8, that took place inside the Downey High school Gymnasium with a setting score of 3-2. The Vikings played very hard throughout the game and showed much effort and although it was a close game, they were proudly able to claim this victory.

Boys Varsity Volleyball

Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo • March 22, 2023

Mariah Adpale

Jazmin Cantoran • March 22, 2023

Mariah Adalpe, 12, has won CIF in girls wrestling in the Eastern Division 1. With her hard work and dedication, she has overcome many obstacles, ”I missed out on parties and going out with my friends...

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