Downey was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Orange Vista Coyotes 35-34. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Oscar Rios was the offensive standout of the matchup as he threw for 256 yards and three TDs.
Downey didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Damani Porras picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Another thorn in Orange Vista's side was Oscar Aguilar, who made 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Downey has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two points across that stretch. As for Orange Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Downey will welcome Millikan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Orange Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Norco at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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