Boys Lacrosse game

Mayra Castro

At Downey High School on Fri., Mar. 7, varsity lacrosse player Nicholas Silva, 12, plays against Birmingham High School to start the season. Downey lost with a score of 8 to 9.

Sabrina Fuentes, News Section Editor
April 1, 2014

The Downey boys lacrosse team lost its first game on Fri, Mar. 7, against Birmingham High school with a score of 8-9.

Before the game, Joseph Ochoa, 11, mid-fielder and defensive, shared his predictions for this upcoming season.

“We have a good chance if the team comes together,” Ochoa said, “ I really do believe that we can accomplish something great.”

The first half started with Downey winning 2-1, with the star players of the half being #13 Sal Cordova and #3 Nico Silva who scored endless goals into the net. It was a sight to behold; there were people at the edge of their seats, and coaches going half insane, yelling, and screaming out plays on the field.

By the second quarter, the score was 5-4 with Birmingham in the lead. As Eddie Alvarez, #15, stayed at the goal, the team is continued to struggle, only making 2 shots, while Birmingham advance to 4 shots.

As the second half pulled through, the third quarter score was 7-5 Downey. Mid-way through the game, two Birmingham players were injured #99, Ignacio Solario and #66 Anthony Bizarro. There were players running back in and other players running back out, hoping to get the sweet taste of victory. Downey made 3 shots by Cesar Guerrero, #18, and Birmingham made 0 shots.

As sweat ran down their faces and the turf pummeled beneath their feet, the fourth quarter was underway as the team struggled to take the lead, 8-8 in the last 25 seconds, with Downey only making one shot by Elijah Hamiliton, #22, and Birmingham making 4 shots. Then finally, Birmingham scored and the buzzer rang; Downey stood in defeat.

Senior, Javier Cervantes, defensive player, had very little to say after the game had ended, but was able to explain what the team can do better for the next game.

“By playing harder and never quittin’,” Cervantes said.

Senior, Andre Alvarez knows what the team is able to do better for the next game.

“I think it just takes time on the field and lot of practice,” Alvarez said. “Eventually we’ll get there.”

Downey lost its first game with a score 8-9 against Birimngham. Their next game is set against Glendale High School.

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Sabrina Fuentes, News Section Editor

Returning for her second year on The Downey Legend staff, as a writer, 17 year old Sabrina Fuentes is dedicated on making it a great year. “My English teacher told me I had great writing skills, and I figured it would help me improve my skills,” Fuente stated. “Although it may just be writing stories, you have to be comfortable talking to people, ask the right questions, and push through no matter how difficult or awkward it may get.” As for an overall goal, Fuentes just wants to be a better person.

Fuentes is also dedicated to her part time job in Irvine. Once all the hard work is done, she spends her time relaxing by playing the addicting Kim Kardashian game or listening to alternative rock or hip hop. When hanging out with friends, she usually likes to go eat King Taco. “ I love tacos!” Fuentes “Especially the ones from King Taco even though they’re bad for me.” Her biggest pet peeves are having to repeat herself and rude people. She dreams to one day work for a newspaper or a publishing company and be known for her writing.

Mayra Castro, Photographer

Current photographer for The Downey Legend, Mayra Castro, approaches her senior year with optimism and hopes to makes her final year memorable by never missing an opportunity to hang out with friends, while still managing her academics. Castro describes photography as her favorite art medium and, although her passion is fairly new, she is eager to gain more experience by practicing alongside the other Online Newspaper photographers. The senior decided to join the staff because she wanted a place where she could showcase her work while working with other passionate and goal oriented students. She is also considering a future in photojournalism and hopes to familiarize herself with the publication process.

Castro’s main goal for the future is to be the first in her family to go to college. The aspiring photographer feels that a college degree is a necessary component to be successful in today’s economy. When she is enrolled in school, Castro hopes to major in photojournalism and eventually have her images published in a popular magazine where thousands of people can appreciate her work. In her personal life, Castro describes herself as a simple girl with simple tastes. She appreciates the small things in life like listening to music or simply hanging out with friends at the local mall. She looks at each day from a relaxed and optimistic perspective. “The most important part of my life is being happy,” Castro said. “That's all that matters.”