The Downey Legend

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...

Ahtlete of the Week 10/26-11/1: James Morrison

Norma Flores, Sports Editor October 27, 2012

Being the goalie of a water polo team is a hard task to take on, but being able to take on the job and do it better than other athletes was what James Morrison, 12, did. With four seasons of experience,...

Acknowledging the Viking Alumnis

Acknowledging the Viking Alumnis

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor June 1, 2012

Upholding the annual tradition, Downey High School held the 13th Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, on May 25, in the B-theatre. This year’s event included inductees from the class of 1956, 1979, and 1986. At...

Winter sports leave their mark in CIF

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor February 29, 2012

Four Viking athletic teams wrapped up their 2011-2012 winter season as CIF finalists. Varsity wrestling, varsity girls water polo, varsity boys and girls basketball, and varsity girls soccer were all present...

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Norma Flores, Sports Editor February 7, 2012

The girls varsity water polo team took the win against the Paramount Pirates, on Jan 26, at the Downey Aquatics Center. The game began at 3: 15. Each team lined up on opposite sides of the pool, and the...

Athlete of the week 1/9-13

Athlete of the week 1/9-13

January 11, 2012

With multi athletic talents that range from running cross country and track and field to playing water polo and swim, quadruple threat Meghan Nevarez excels in all the sports she plays. Her dedication...

Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor December 16, 2011

Varsity girls water polo took home yet another victory on Dec. 6 as they beat Lakewood High School at the Downey Aquatic Center 10-5. Due to their recent winning streak, the girls entered the pool with...

Vikings face defeat in double overtime

Vikings face defeat in double overtime

Norma Flores, Sports Editor November 21, 2011

After many hours of intense training, the boys varsity water polo team made it through to the first round of CIF against the Dos Pueblos Bearcats on Oct. 8 at the Downey Aquatics Center. The Vikings prepared...

Winter sports 2011 preview: vikings aim for CIF

Winter sports 2011 preview: vikings aim for CIF

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor November 21, 2011

With the girls varsity volleyball winning their second consecutive CIF title and the boys varsity water polo team just falling short in the playoffs, the fall 2011 season came to an end on a high note....

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