Downey Vikings win first CIF championship in 55 years
By James Williams The Vikings of Downey High School have won their first CIF football championship since 1957, after defeating the La Serna High School Lancers, 33-25 on Dec. 1st. […]
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USC Trojans visit Downey High’s Youth Football Camp
By James Williams DOWNEY – Downey resident Jabari Ruffin and his USC teammates T.J. McDonald and Zach Banner visited a youth football camp that took place at Downey High […]
2012 NBA All-Star Weekend is off and running
The 61st annual NBA All-Star weekend is off and runnning.
Ruffin signs with Trojans on National Signing Day
Downey High senior linebacker Jabari Ruffin signed his letter of intent to play football, beginning in the 2012 season, for the University of Southern California. Ruffin signed his letter of […]
Fisher hits clutch shot in final seconds against Mavericks
Derek Fisher made the game-winning three point shot with 3.1 seconds left in the 4th quarter to get the Los Angeles Lakers back on track with a victory against the […]
Lakers keep quiet during NBA draft despite trade rumors
Los Angeles Lakers kept quiet during the NBA Draft, despite trade rumors. The Lakers did not have the draft day many Lakers fans may have expected last Thursday. The Lakers […]
Downey plays huge part in West victory in 44th Annual 605 All-Star Football Game
By James H. Williams Vikings played huge part in the West winning the 44th Annual 605 All-Star game. While summer football practice may still be a few weeks away, some […]
Dirk Nowitzki had to make the biggest “decision” during the 2010-11 off-season
It has been a long and bumpy road for the Dallas Mavericks, and their captain Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki has been in the NBA for 12 years straight, since coming from […]
Kyle Lewis verbally commits to UCLA
DOWNEY— Downey High may have the start something special with their football program. Downey High senior running back and safety Kyle Lewis is the latest player, to have received a […]
Q&A with Sports Minded
1) Do the Boston Celtics need Shaquille O’Neal to reach the NBA finals? I do not believe Shaquille O’Neal is a difference maker this year for the Celtics to make […]
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