The Warren and Downey high school football teams will play Friday evening under the brightest of Friday night lights at SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL'sschools will be the first high school football game played at the Inglewood stadium. The winner will be invited back and recognized before the college football L.A. Bowl on Dec. 16.
"L.A. Bowl is committed to promoting the importance of education, health and wellness, and physical activity by hosting various events in the local community," Adolfo Romero, vice president of programming and booking at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, said in a statement. "We're excited to continue these efforts by welcoming the students, faculty, and families of Downey High School and Warren High School to SoFi Stadium for its first high school football game.
The Warren and Downey football programs have one of the longest rivalries in Los Angeles. Warren won the game, 49-22, against Downey when the two teams met last season. Downey went on to win the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship."As a former Downey Viking player, the Downey vs. Warren game is something I know players look forward to every year.
Kevin Pearson, the Warren High head coach, said the rivalry with Downey is one of the best in high school football in Los Angeles. "Having been a head coach in the Los Angeles area for 28 years, I'm aware of many great rivalries, but I've always said that the Warren vs. Downey rivalry was the best kept secret in high school football," Pearson said in a statement. "I'm excited that the dedication and great work from Downey Unified, administration, teachers, staff, students and families will be showcased at this historic event.
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