Downey Vs. Warren Girls Basketball
February 20, 2020
With a four-year sweep against Warren High School, Kaylie Lara, 12, started her freshman year at junior varsity and shortly after joined the higher level of competitiveness: varsity. “Making CIF playoffs division two would be my favorite memory because it was a surreal experience, I never thought I’d be there.” Lara stated, “I have been playing basketball for so long that it makes me sad because I blinked and now I am playing my last basketball game.”
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Jaylene Cardona, Business Manager
First year staff member of The Downey Legend newspaper, Jaylene Cardona, 12, photographer and business manager, aspires to become a surgical nurse after high school. Cardona’s passion is to help people both mentally and physically in order for them to enjoy their remaining life. She aims to earn her doctoral degree within five years at her dream college, whether it be Berkeley or NYU, she plans to work hard until she reaches her goals.
Striving to be a better person, Cardona chose to help those in need regardless of the costs. “I would put others first before I help myself.” Cardona stated. “However, there's a time when I need to step back away from the situation to remember to breathe and have time to myself.”
Striving to be a better person, Cardona chose to help those in need regardless of the costs. “I would put others first before I help myself.” Cardona stated. “However, there's a time when I need to step back away from the situation to remember to breathe and have time to myself.”
![The Commissioner of the CIF Southern Section, Rob Wigod, came to Downey High School to talk to the 1,300+ student-athletes about “Pursuing Victory with Honor” on February 13. “I came to talk to all student-athletes to make them aware of the strong impact you [they] have on any younger/upcoming student-athletes,” Wigod said. “If a child comes to your game and sees the determination and persistence in your performance, what do you think that child will do? They would want to be like you one day.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sports.assembly-316x475.jpg)
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