Bears, Vikings volleyball go head to head in under two weeks

The Warren High School boys’ volleyball team currently has an overall record of 10-3 and are 2-0 in S.G.V.L. play. The Bears defeated Valley Christian at Warren 3-0 on 3/21 and defeated Lynwood at Warren 3-0 last Thursday. Warren defeated Paramount at Warren 3-0 on Tuesday and played Gahr at Gahr yesterday (score unavailable at press time). The Bears will host cross-town rival Downey at Warren on April 10th in their highly anticipated showdown.

Warren competed in the Whittier Christian Tournament March 23rd and 24th. The Bears defeated Whittier Christian 2-0 in their first game on Friday, defeated Perris 2-0 (25-18 and 25-16) in their second game on Friday and were defeated by Thousand Oaks 2-0 (27-26 and 25-16) in their third game on Friday.

Warren was defeated by St. Margaret’s 2-0 (25-10 and 25-13) in their fourth game last Saturday, defeated Bishop Amat 2-0 (25-17 and 25-16) in their fifth game on Saturday and defeated Santa Fe 2-0 (25-20 and 25-21) in their sixth and final game, also last Saturday. Coach Lane, his staff and players are looking forward to league play and competing for a spot in C.I.F. postseason play.

Warren finished last season with an overall record of 14-7 and a S.G.V.L. record of 9-1. Warren is the 2017 defending S.G.V.L. champion. The Bears were defeated by San Marcos of Santa Barbara 3-0 (25-23, 25-22 and 25-18) in the first round of the C.I.F. Division 2 playoffs. 

Downey Boys Volleyball: The Downey High School boys’ volleyball team currently has an overall record of 7-3 and began S.G.V.L. play last Thursday against Paramount at Downey. The Vikings also hosted Lynwood at Downey yesterday (score unavailable at press time).

Downey competed in the Las Vegas Invitational March 9th and 10th. The Vikings defeated Green Valley 2-0 (25-20 and 25-14) in their first game on 3/9 and defeated Mission Hills 2-0 (25-22 and 25-19) in their second game, also on 3/9.

Downey defeated Coronado 2-0 (25-22 and 25-16) in their third game on 3/10, was defeated by Centennial 2-0 (25-20 and 25-23) in their fourth game on 3/10 and was defeated by Granite Bay 2-0 (25-17 and 25-20) in their fifth and final game, also on 3/10.

The Vikings will travel to cross-town rival Warren on April 10th in their highly anticipated match against the Bears. Downey is currently ranked 69th in California, according to Maxpreps.com. Coach McCarthy, his staff and players are all looking forward to league play and competing for a C.I.F. postseason playoff spot.

The Vikings finished last season with an overall record of 20-11 and finished league play with a record of 7-3. Downey was defeated in the C.I.F. Division 4 championship game against La Palma Kennedy at Cerritos College 3-2 (25-18, 22-25, 25-18, 16-25 and 15-9).

Downey Baseball and Softball: The Downey High School baseball team currently has an overall record of 4-8 and will begin S.G.V.L. play when they host Paramount at Downey on April 10th. The Vikings defeated Long Beach Poly at Downey 9-1 on 3/14, were defeated by John Glenn at Downey 4-0 on 3/16 and defeated Bellflower at Bellflower 5-0 on 3/19.

 Downey defeated Marina at Downey 8-7 on Monday and will compete in the St. Paul Tournament March 28th through April 4th. The Vikings played Schurr on Wednesday (score unavailable at press time) and will play Serra tomorrow.

Downey is scheduled to play Mary Star of the Sea on Monday and have two undetermined opponents scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday based on the results of the first three scheduled games. Coach Gonzalez, his staff and players are all looking forward to the start of league play and competing for a postseason playoff spot.

The Downey High School girls’ softball team currently has an overall record of 8-4 and will begin S.G.V.L. play when they host Paramount at Downey on April 10th. The Lady Vikings defeated Cal High 7-5 on Tuesday at Downey and traveled to El Rancho yesterday to face the Lady Dons (score unavailable at press time).

Downey will travel to La Mirada for tournament play on April 7th and 14th, will travel to Dominguez on April 12th and will host Lynwood at Downey on April 17th. Coach Garcia, his staff and players are all looking forward to the start of league play and competing for a postseason playoff spot.

Warren Baseball and Softball: The Warren High School baseball team currently has an overall record of 9-3 and will begin S.G.V.L. play when they host Lynwood at Warren on April 10th and when they travel to Lynwood on April 13th to complete the home and away, two game series.

The Bears competed in the Babe Herman Tournament March 17th-21st. Warren defeated Summit 3-2 in eight innings on 3/17, was defeated by El Camino Real 10-2 on 3/19, was defeated by San Dimas 5-3 on 3/20 and played Pasadena on 3/21.

The Bears defeated Roosevelt 1-0 in the Poly Classic last Saturday, played Bell on Wednesday and hosted Mayfair at Warren yesterday (scores unavailable at press time). Coach Pearson, his staff and players are all looking forward to the start of league play and competing for a postseason playoff spot.

The Warren High School girls’ softball team currently has an overall record of 5-4 and will begin S.G.V.L. play when they host Lynwood at Warren on April 10th.

The Bears split a doubleheader with Kennedy by winning the first game 5-2 and by losing the second game 14-1 on 3/20. Warren played La Serna at Warren on 3/22 and played Jesuit of Portland, Oregon on Wednesday in the Savannah Showcase (scores unavailable at press time).

 The Bears are scheduled to compete in the La Mirada Tournament on April 7th and 14th. Warren will host Paramount at Warren on April 12th and will host cross-town rival Downey at Warren on April 19th. Coach Starksen, her staff and players are all looking forward to the start of league play and competing for a postseason playoff spot.