Downey is 10-0 against Dominguez since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Downey Vikings will host the Dominguez Dons at 7:00 p.m. Downey will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
Downey's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over Bellflower at home. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won four matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Bernardo Blanco was his usual excellent self, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Gonzalez, who threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Dominguez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 38-27 to La Mirada.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Mikaele Fitu-Ahkui, who threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Skyedann Bobo-Gunther was Fitu-Ahkui's top target, picking up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Downey's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Dominguez, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Downey took their victory against Dominguez when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 34-14. Will Downey repeat their success, or does Dominguez have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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