California High School Basketball - Santa Monica nipped by Downey
December 22, 2022: Downey, CA 90241 The Downey Vikings tipped the visiting Santa Monica Vikings basketball team by a final score of 55-54 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Vikings face the La Quinta Blackhawks (La Quinta, CA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 27. Downey will attempt to move on its 12-1 season record. The Blackhawks enter the game with a 3-10 record after their 62-26 non-league loss to Arcadia (Arcadia, CA).
With the defeat, Santa Monica moves to 10-3 on the year. The Vikings travel to Royal (Simi Valley, CA) to face the Highlanders in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 27. The Highlanders enter the game with a record of 7-8. Royal won 66-61 in their recent non-league game against Bishop Diego (Santa Barbara, CA)