The Downey Legend

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...

A lose ball of a counter attack sends Olivia Aguirre, 11, Alex Perez, 10, and Meghan Nevarez, 12, to try to regain possession of the ball as they take on the Whittier High School Cardinals in the Downey Aquatics Center on Dec. 11. The lady vikes kept their winning strike, as the final score was 11-9.

A continuous momentum

Norma Flores, Sports Editor December 21, 2012

After a third place win at the Los Altos tournament, the girls water polo team played against the Whittier High School Cardinals on Dec. 11 in the Downey Aquatics Center, at 3:00 p.m. The game began...

After the end of the game, the Downey Vikings football players meet in the middle of the field to celebrate their win against Warren on Oct. 5. “Win or lose, when I’m doing Viking Pride, I sill feel proud to be a Viking,” Francisco Gomez, 12, said, “it’s all about brotherhood.”

The sweet taste of victory

Rodas Hailu and Brenda Lopez October 27, 2012

As the school year commences, the Downey Vikings have successfully dominated their eternal enemy, the Warren Bears, in unprecedented wins in four fall season sports.   For as long as can be...

As the last pre-season game starts, on Friday, September 21, the varsity football team shows unity as they enter the Allen Lane Stadium with locked arms. The team’s recent 3 to 2 wins, have them optimistic for a victory in the up coming match against Warren.

Vikings regain momentum

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2012

After struggling at the start of the season, the varsity football team defeated the Oxnard Yellowjackets 31-21 on Friday, Sept. 21 at Allen Lane Stadium. Oxnard started off strong, scoring two field goals...

Varsity softball annihilates Dominguez

Varsity softball annihilates Dominguez

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif May 8, 2012

Dominguez did not stand a chance against the varsity softball team, as the girls garnered yet another home win with a final score of 23-0 on May 8.  At this game though, the senior players were given...

AP exams on the horizon

AP exams on the horizon

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor April 27, 2012

As the saying goes: April showers bring May flowers; however, for many students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes, April showers are a reminder of the upcoming College Board AP Exams, which will take...

Viking’s very own entrepreneurs

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor February 29, 2012

Whether it is about starting, operating, or maintaining a business, the Regional Occupational Program, Virtual Enterprise, educates students regarding management skills that will assist them with their...

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