BELLFLOWER – The Downey football team overcame a slow start to win its Gateway League opener against Mayfair 33-14 on Friday at Ron Yary Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)Quarterback Oscar Rios #9 of Downey passes against Mayfair in the first half of a prep football game at Bellflower High School in Bellflower on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)Jeromy Powell #3 of Mayfair runs for yardage against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Bellflower High School in Bellflower on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)Jeromy Powell #3 of Mayfair runs for yardaeg against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Bellflower High School in Bellflower on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) ExpandMayfair (0-6, 0-1) gave Downey its best, keeping the game within reach for three quarters before Downey pulled away.