Downey took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). Everything went their way against the Notre Dame (SO) Knights as the Downey Vikings made off with a 42-19 win.
Oscar Rios was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Little B Blanco was another key player, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns.
Blanco wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Downey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Notre Dame (SO) lost, don't look at Steele Pizzella. Despite the final result, he threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown. A healthy portion of that aerial production (99 yards to be exact) went to Elliot Cooper.
Downey will face off against Orange Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Notre Dame (SO), they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Bishop Diego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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