Gabe Downing headed to play football for Portland State University

Sam Odell

Gabe Downing signs on to play for the PSU Vikings.

Sam Odell, News Editor

Gabe Downing is the starting QB for the Bears and has shattered every record. His talent is now headed to Portland to play for the Vikings. On Friday, February 3rd, Downing’s friends, family, and coaches gathered to congratulate him. Nick Mullen, the head coach of the Bears football team, gave an impassioned speech dedicated to Downing. After officially committing to PSU, Downing and his family thanked everyone for coming and gave out cake pops.