The Downey Legend

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...

Eager to beat the Warren High Bears, the varsity boys volleyball team gets pumped on April 26 in the Downey High gym. The Vikes played well ending the first match 22-25.

Vikings Routed by the Bears

Alyssa Vega, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 29, 2016

Downey’s boys varsity volleyball team competed against cross-town rival, Warren High, ending in a loss on Tuesday, April 26 at Downey’s gymnasium.   In preparation of the boys’ match,...

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...

On Saturday, Nov. 10, Joy Miley, 12, helps the varsity volleyball team score against Los Osos High School, in Rancho Cucamonga, during their second round of CIF. The Vikings lost 0-3 and did not make it to the third round of CIF.

Fall sports take it all

Norma Flores, Sports Editor November 15, 2012

Although the regular season has come to an end for fall sports, the various teams ability to excel has permitted them to move on to playoffs and have the opportunity to participate in the Southern California...

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...

Moments before the beginning of the Downey vs. Warren Dig Pink volleyball game, on Sept. 27 in the gym, the Lady Vikes come together for their ritual huddle. Throughout the years, the team has been able to raise a total of $17,000 in support for finding a cure for breast cancer.

Spreading pink beyond the campus

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2012

No longer just a school event, the annual Dig Pink girls’ volleyball match has spread out much farther over the years, reaching out to the entire Downey community. The girls hosted their game on Thursday,...

The final season

The final season

Norma Flores, Sports Editor June 15, 2012

After CIF titles were won by the girls volleyball team during the Fall and the girls soccer team during the Winter, there were high expectations to what the Spring season held for the Downey Vikings. The...

Boys varsity volleyball’s defeated by the Bears

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2012

The varsity boys volleyball team faced a defeat at Warren on Thurs., March 22, with their second loss against the Bears 0-3 for the second time. The crowd was left on the edge of their seats only to be...

Five Questions with Makayla Taylor

February 6, 2012

Q:  How have sports influenced your life and what have they taught you? A:  “Sports are my life; volleyball is my life. Sports have taught me a lot like responsibility, how to win and lose, and...

Four vikings in CIFs 2011 team of the year

Four vikings in CIF’s 2011 team of the year

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor January 18, 2012

With a second consecutive CIF title under their belt, the girls varsity volleyball team received further recognitions as the CIF Division 2A acknowledged both senior Heather Schnars and Coach Andrea Sims...

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