The Downey Vikings will challenge the Godinez Fundamental Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Downey is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 55-47 win over Arcadia. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly eight points.
Natalie Gomez
| 02/13/25 @ Arcadia | 22 |
| 02/04/25 vs Gahr | 21 |
| 01/31/25 @ Paramount | 16 |
Downey's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Amanda Velazquez, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds, and Natalie Gomez, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 15 boards. The game was Gomez's third in a row with at least 16 points. Isabella Ceja was another key player, putting up two points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Downey smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Meanwhile, Godinez Fundamental earned a 51-40 victory over Santa Fe on Friday.
Godinez Fundamental's win came from a few key players Downey will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Julissa Mota, who went 5-for-9 on her way to 12 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Brianna Lopez, who posted nine points and three steals.
Downey's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-14. As for Godinez Fundamental, their victory bumped their record up to 15-12.
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