Downey kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 32-7 to the JSerra Catholic Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Vikings have suffered since October 2, 2024.
Despite the defeat, Downey saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Madeline Garcia threw for 243 yards and three TDs. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) went to Chloe Cotton.
JSerra Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ava Irwin led the charge by picking up 86 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Another player making a difference was GG Szczuka, who gained 82 total yards and a touchdown.
Downey has already played their next matchup, a 27-19 loss against Mater Dei on the 12th. As for JSerra Catholic, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 45-6 win against Santiago on the 14th.
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