Downey defeats Long Beach Poly 24-21 in CIF-SS Division 1 football championship game
Downey High School's football team earned its first CIF-SS championship in program history by defeating Long Beach Poly 24-21 on Saturday morning at Cerritos College.
The Vikings, led by head coach Ray Barriere, improved to 13-1 on the season with the win. Downey was led by quarterback Noah Fifita, who threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Trevor Shaw added 123 yards on the ground and a score.
Long Beach Poly, which had been seeking its second CIF-SS title in four years, was led by quarterback Malachi Nelson, who threw for 227 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Jordan Johnson added seven receptions for 122 yards and a score.
“This is an incredible feeling,” Fifita said after the game. “We worked so hard all season and to come out on top like this is just amazing. I'm so proud of my teammates and coaches. We did it, we're champions.”
"I'm so proud of our team," Barriere said. "We had a great season and to end it like this is just the icing on the cake. Our kids worked so hard and played with so much heart. I'm honored to be their coach."
Key Statistics:
- Downey: 24 points, 217 passing yards, 123 rushing yards
- Long Beach Poly: 21 points, 227 passing yards, 122 receiving yards
“This is an incredible feeling. We worked so hard all season and to come out on top like this is just amazing. I'm so proud of my teammates and coaches. We did it, we're champions.” - Noah Fifita, Downey quarterback
Author's Digest: Downey High School's football team made history by winning its first CIF-SS championship, defeating Long Beach Poly 24-21. The team's hard work and dedication paid off, with quarterback Noah Fifita leading the charge.
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