Running through the field with my woes

Emily Herrera

During a time-out against Jordan High School, seniors Joseph Ochoa and Miguel Aceves laugh and enjoy their home game. “Playing since middle school with Ochoa has created this strong brotherhood and chemistry that words cant explain,” Miguel Aceves said. “It’s more like family, willing to support and back each other up at all times.”

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer
March 30, 2015

Seniors Joseph Ochoa, Mikey Aceves, and Beto Leon have been playing on the same lacrosse team since the 6^th grade and have been playing for Downey High’s varsity team since they were freshman. They have created a friendship and built chemistry among one another on and off the field.

With Aceves leading the lacrosse team as the team captain, his job is to help lead the team and help explain plays that they can not do so that they can one day reach the level that they want to be in as a team.

“I know I’m the only one considered captain, but Ochoa and Beto help lead the team as well,” Aceves stated. “Ochoa, Beto, and I run plays and demonstrate to the team how it is supposed to look like.”

Their bond sets the tone on the field and helps their other teammates better themselves.

“We grew a brother-hood from battling on the field and off the field conflicts throughout the years,” Ochoa said. “I just love that we have a brotherhood that can compete with one another to see who’s better without any hard feelings.”

There are certain times during the games where the three are not playing at the same time, but when they all get the chance to be on the field, Leon gets a hype that he claims is unexplainable.

“When we all three are on the field, I feel like it’s D Wade, Bosh, and Lebron playing on the court,” Leon stated. “It’s just pretty cool that I’m competing with my friends while having fun.”
The game of Lacrosse is not just played by three players, but these three make a difference when they are on the field. On Fri., Mar. 13, the DHS lacrosse team had their first win in league over Jordan with the final score being 15-0. Aceves had 3 goals with 3 assists, while Leon and Ochoa had one goal each. Their next game will be on Wed., Mar. 25 at 6 p.m. against Beverly Hills High School.

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About the Contributors

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer

As a senior at Downey High School, Mireya Navarro is excited to spend her last year on The Downey Legend staff. Mrs. Napoli asked Navarro to join newspaper after seeing the work she did in her Photo 1 class the previous year. As a writer, she has plenty of exciting things to look forward to during the 2014-2015 school year, and Navarro has many goals. “I want to get The Downey Legend known,” Navarro said. “I want to get it out there.” With her heart set on that goal, she can accomplish it.

When Navarro is stressed over too much work, all she has to do is pop in her headphones and listen to Drake. Hanging around with all of her friends makes the hard work easier and she spends time with them during her free time. Being with her dog, a yorkie-poo, makes her feel better too. Navarro is a hard working girl, and plans to go to San Francisco University next year for college.

Emily Herrera, Sports Section Editor

Senior Emily Herrera went from photojournalism to The Downey Legend to give herself a challenge as a photographer. “When I graduate I want to become a sports photographer,” Herrera said. “I think Newspaper will give me practice in my photographic skills.” As a photographer Herrera plans on building her portfolio. To Herrera, photography is not just taking pictures, it is a passion that lets her go behind a lens and capture an incredible image.
When Herrera does not have a camera in her hands, she likes to play soccer. Playing soccer gives her an adrenaline rush that has helped her release stress. During the summer she went to The Monster tour held by Rihanna and Eminem. “Watching Rihanna play live in person was the highlight of my summer,” Herrera said, “my favorite song was “All of the Lights”.” She loves watching sports on TV and hanging out with her friends during her spare time. In the future Herrera sees herself attending UC Santa Barbara or USC and majoring in photojournalism. She has a long path ahead of her with many challenges on the way, but she is going to stay positive and conquer her dreams.