By Rich Whittington
(Lynwood)- The Downey Vikings scored on the ground, through the air, and by the foot as they beat the host Lynwood Knights, 23-14, Friday evening at Lynwood High School, in the San Gabriel Valley League opener for both schools.
The Vikings, 3-3 overall; 1-0 in league play, opened their scoring with a 43-yard field goal by senior kicker Omar Juarez late in the first quarter. Downey would add two additional rushing scores. The first by senior running back Justin Huff (20-yards), and the latter by senior quarterback Eddie Preciado (27-yards). Preciado also did it through the air, connecting with senior receiver Jason Thomas for an 85-yard catch and run.
Lynwood (5-1 overall, 0-1 in League) opened the games scoring with a 22-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Darryl Robinson, Jr. to senior wide receiver Dante Spotville. The Knights’ only other score came on a 40-yard interception return by senior Rasheed Cox.
***Downey RB Justin Huff- 11 carries for 159 yards and a TD
***Downey QB Eddie Preciado- 6 of 8 for 131 yards and two TD’s
***Downey DE Chris Blanton- 2 sacks
***Lynwood QB Darryl Robinson, Jr 10 of 15 for 102 and a TD
***The score at halftime: Lynwood 14- Downey 10
***Penalties: Lynwood 8-50 yards, Downey 12-125 yards
***Turnovers: Lynwood 1, Downey 2
***Downey’s next game- Warren at Downey 10/17/14 at 7:00PM
***Lynwood’s next contest: Lynwood at Dominguez 10/17/14; 7:00PM
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