Lady Vikings struggle in Bay League

DOWNEY - The Downey High School girls' lacrosse team currently has an overall record of 1-6-1 and a league record of 0-3.The Lady Vikings lost to Palos Verdes Peninsula at Downey 11-1 on 3/22 and lost to Redondo Union at Redondo Union 14-0 on 3/27. The Lady Vikings lost a tough game at Beverly Hills 9-8 on 4/8 after defeating the Lady Normans at Downey 7-6 on 3/18. The Lady Vikings traveled to Palos Verdes Peninsula on Wednesday (score unavailable at press time) and will host current Bay League leader Redondo Union (5-1) later today. As the Bay League stands right now, Redondo Union is in first place, Mira Costa is in second place, Palos Verdes is in third place, Palos Verdes Peninsula is in fourth place, Beverly Hills is in fifth place and Culver City and Downey continue to play hard and round out the rest of the Bay League standings. The Lady Vikings have improved throughout the season and their effort has been consistent. Downey will play a non-league game against Rosary of Fullerton on 4/23, a team the Vikings lost to 4-1 on 3/2. The Lady Vikings will finish up Bay League competition by hosting Beverly Hills on 4/24 and will then travel to Culver City to play the Lady Centaurs in the league finale on 4/26.

********** Published: April 18, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 01