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For the third straight year the fate of the San Gabriel Valley League was determined by the coins. (Photo by Rich Whittington)

By Rich Whittington

(Compton)- The Downey Vikings defeated the Dominguez Dons, 28-20, Friday evening at Dominguez High School. It also ensured a three-way tie at the top of the San Gabriel Valley League for the third straight year.

For the second consecutive week, the kicking game proved to be the difference for the visiting Vikings.

Downey scoring was provided by the normal cast of characters. Quarterback Jorge Reyna accounted for two scores…one by land, an 11-yard scoring run run, and one by air, a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Tomas. Additionally, running back Justin Huff added a 2-yard scoring run.

Defense was also represented on the Vikings side of the scoreboard, with linebacker Juwan Pleze returning a recovered fumble 36-yards for the game’s opening score.

Where Downey had a balanced attack, Dominguez did its damage exclusively on the ground. Rushing scores by running backs Joshua Ford (7-yards), Keith Hairston (10-yards), and Henry Williams (3-yards).

Penalties on two consecutive Dominguez extra point attempts resulted in one miss…which proved to stall the Dons momentum and ensure a Viking Victory.

***Viking QB Jorge Reyna: 8 of 14 for 164 Yards Passing. 13 carries for 112 rushing.

*** Dons Rushing: 49 carries for 255 yards. (5.2 Yards per carry).

***The halftime score was Downey 14- Dominguez 0***

***Dominguez LB Samuela Niupolusa was ejected in the second quarter for

Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

***Not to be outdone, Downey DL Gio DeLorea was ejected in the fourth quarter, also

for Unsportsmanlike conduct.

***The teams combined for 130 yards in penalties, including 6 personal fouls.

***Total Offense: Downey- 338 yards, Dominguez- 297 Yards.

***The SGVL league, for the third consecutive year, concluded in a three way tie…with

Downey, Dominguez, and Paramount each sharing a portion of the league title.

***Each team mentioned has a league record of 4-1.

***SGVL seedings for the pending CIF playoff brackets were determined by a coin flip. Downey receives the #1 spot as the .  “Odd” team in the coin flip. The #2 and #3 spots were determined by head to head competition, resulting in Dominguez receiving the second playoff spot and Paramount receiving the #3 ranking.