Downey Boys Varsity Soccer Against Paramount

Jaslene Hernandez, Photographer

February 6, 2026

Paramount comes to our home to play league game 2 of 2 against our Downey boys varsity soccer team. On Tuesday, January 27th, at 6:12 pm, the game marked halftime, and the field was getting intense between the two teams. Downey High School’s team pulled through on defense, winning with a total of 1-0 against Paramount High School.

At Allen Stadium, Downey and Paramount High School go head-to-head for the boys varsity league game. On January 27th, senior player Omar Vargas pushes through, and Paramount can’t keep up with our Viking. Vargas shares, “I appreciate his team, you know, we always keep tabs on one another, which makes me motivated to push.” Which definitely strives for how the maintains the ball so well at a fast pace.

At Downey High School, the boys varsity soccer team faces Paramount High School in game 2 of 2 for the league. Previously at Paramount’s home, our Downey Vikings defeated them with a total of 2-1. Tuesday, January 27th, at 5:00 pm, both teams carried a competitive game, and many calls were close. However, Downey carried through till the very end. Our Varsity team pushed and won with a total of 1-0.

About the Contributor

Jaslene Hernandez, Photographer

As she enters her senior year at Downey High School, Jaslene Hernandez joins The Downey Legend staff as a photographer to continue pursuing her interest in photography. Outside of school, she enjoys visiting cafes, painting, baking, and listening to music. She’s very family-oriented, understanding, and charismatic. Although still undecided, she plans to major in either biology or public health at San Diego State University or Fullerton University to stay close to home. She aspires to become a pediatric radiologist and work at CHOC Hospital. However, she also has an interest in becoming an interior designer, which developed from her love for fashion. “ I can do all the things through Christ who strengthens me,” Jaslene Hernandez.