Downey is 3-0 against Millikan since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Downey Vikings will head out to challenge the Millikan Rams at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Downey gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Orange Vista by a score of 33-26. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.
Downey's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Oscar Rios, who threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Desmin Joshway-Fairley got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Downey's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Joshway-Fairley and Jaden Thomas. Thomas' also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Downey got some further help from Oscar Aguilar: he picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Millikan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Carson 50-14 at home on Thursday.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Millikan was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 532 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Millikan wouldn't let Carson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Millikan can thank Malik Jacques and Joshua Tuchek for forcing both of them. Tuchek didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made three total tackles.
Downey's record is now 2-0. As for Millikan, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Downey against Millikan in their previous matchup back in September of 2016 as the team secured a 48-21 victory. Does Downey have another victory up their sleeve, or will Millikan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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