![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)
Track and Field: The Love for Running
March 19, 2019
Speed, technique, and endurance on the track has united those who enjoy sports. The constant training, discipline, and attention to physical health are costs many are willing to pay. At Downey High, it is no different as students in track and field dedicate time and effort to participate in track...
First Girls Wrestling Match
Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer
December 19, 2016
Starting off their first season, the girls wrestling team competed against North View, Del Oro, Bell Gardens, and Birmingham on Sat., Dec. 3. The team had been learning new moves and drilling non stop at practices to get ready for their matches. This is the first girls wrestling tea...
Downey Girls Volleyball is Back
Nicole Najera, Writer
October 19, 2016
The Downey High School’s girls volleyball team took on Valley Christian at their first home game on Tues., Sept.13.The Lady Vikings came short against their opponent but put up a fight by taking the match into four matches. Preparing for the match the Vikes got ...
Last Basketball Game of the Year
Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
The quarterfinals of the CIF basketball game took place at Downey High School on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 PM. After four quarters of the game, Downey came out short with a 36-51 defeat against John W. North High School in the quarterfinals. As the time was quickly coming to an end, basket...
5 Questions with Giselle Hernandez
Angelica Fregoso, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
DHS soccer player Giselle Hernandez, 11, plays a pivotal role on the JV team as defense, and the attitude she utilizes reflects the one she has gained throughout her life while overcoming the adversity of being born with only one arm. Q1: How has not having an arm made your life easier or harder...
Controversial Doritos Commercial
Brandon Guerrero, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
During the fiftieth Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb.7, an unexpected Doritos commercial aroused some controversy from pro-choice advocates. The commercial was one of three who entered to win the grand prize of $1,000,000. The commercial was titled “Ultrasound,” and depicted a mother getting an ultrasound...
The Paramount Pirates Walk the Plank
![From the start, the ladies in the varsity basketball team were confident for the win against Paramount on Feb. 11. “To be honest, no [Paramount was not a strong opponent],” Victoria Lopez, 11, said, “but I respect that they never give up.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Basketballvs.Paramount_Karla3_2_72-475x317.jpg)
Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Downey High’s varsity girls basketball team competed against the Paramount Pirates at Paramount High on Feb. 11 at 5:15 PM. The girls scored a victory in their last conference game with a landslide win of 56-19. The game began with Downey winning opening tip-off and scor...