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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

X-Games: Summer 2011

X-Games: Summer 2011

John Franco, Sports Editor June 14, 2011

Once again, it’s that time of year where the chills, the spills, and the spectacular feats of the daring X Games 17 kicks off in Downtown Los Angeles Thursday, July 28 2011. With the events lineup...

It's in the Neilan blood

It’s in the Neilan blood

Camerynn Chase, Staff Writer May 31, 2011

Talent runs in the family with Brandi Neilan and her younger brother Garrett. Not only siblings but friends, the dynamic duo excels at any sport they attempt. Brandi set a fantastic example for Garrett...

Powder puff game ends with a tie

Powder puff game ends with a tie

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif May 27, 2011

The Allen Layne stadium filled with cheering students and teachers on May 20 at 7:00 pm, as the 2nd annual powder puff game took place between the junior and senior class girls. The flag football game...

Rallying for a spot on the tennis team

Rallying for a spot on the tennis team

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor May 27, 2011

In preparation for the 2011 fall sports season, the girls tennis team, led by Coach Diego, held tryouts on May 23 and 24. About 40 aspiring members showed off their skills but only 18 were chosen to...

Boys' Volleyball faces a heartbreaking loss to Warren: 0-3

Boys’ Volleyball faces a heartbreaking loss to Warren: 0-3

John Franco, Sports Editor May 11, 2011

With every second on the clock seeming to move slower and slower, the boys volleyball team faced a tough, heart breaking loss against their cross town rivals with a final score of 0-3. Quickly into the...

Batting away Warren: 11-4

Batting away Warren: 11-4

John Franco, Sports Editor April 14, 2011

Baseball’s first game against Warren proved to be no joke on April Fools Day as the Vikes proved to be victorious with a score of 11-4, beating their cross-town rivals. The game began with a quick...

Scholarships, a said way to get into college

Scholarships, a said way to get into college

John Franco, Sports Editor April 14, 2011

With college only steps away, seniors around campus are already into their desired schools. Some may have gotten in with the basic traditional acceptances while others have been accepted in with full...

Boys Volleyball face a Warren defeat

Boys Volleyball face a Warren defeat

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor April 14, 2011

The boys varsity volleyball team lost a tough game against the Warren Bears on Tuesday, Apr 12 with a score of 3-2. With the stands full of encouragement from both the Vikings and the Bears, the gym’s...

Boys’ Tennis 2011

Boys’ Tennis 2011

John Franco, Sports Editor April 1, 2011

The San Gabriel Valley League is experiencing game changes this year, especially for the tennis teams. The Vikes are now at 2-6 in the first round of competitions. The next two rounds are key for championship...

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