The Downey Elite boys basketball team are back-to-back champions after winning the 7th grade division of the Long Beach Gold Rush Tournament held March 29-30 at American Sports Center in Anaheim. The Downey team went undefeated in four games. From left: Alexander Duran, Fernando Gomez II (MVP), Asst. Coach Eugene Cajigas, Asst. Coach Fernando Gomez Sr., Asst. Coach Mark Manson, Coach Eddie Martinez, Brandon Gutierrez, Reydecel Barragan, Jalen Manson, Junior Melendez, Gene Cajigas (MVP), Eddie Martinez Jr. and Elijah Hatfield. Not pictured: Alejandro Gonzalez and Ares Zavala.  

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Published: April 17, 2014 - Volume 13 - Issue 01