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Before the game all nine seniors were celebrated in honor of their dedication to La Salle’s soccer program.

Photo Story: Girls Soccer Conquer the Cougars on Senior Night

Clara Hudson, Assistant Editor October 18, 2023

In their final league game at the nest, nine seniors took the field one last time all together. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, La Salle, ranked #4, went up against the Canby Cougars, ranked #5, which resulted...

For senior Tyler Smith, being a part of the cross country team has helped him improve his mentality greatly.

Athlete of the Week: Tyler Smith

Greta Dazer, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

Senior Tyler Smith is soon concluding his fourth year of cross country at La Salle. Although Smith wasn’t initially planning on running in high school, his passion for the sport has continued to grow...

Although Lillard has left, Blazers fans will still wear their Lillard gear. “I will miss him dearly, [but] I will continue to wear my Damian Lillard gear with pride,” Mr. Larson said.

End of an Era: La Salle Reacts to Damian Lillard’s Trade News

Clara Hudson, Assistant Editor October 11, 2023

“Dame time” is over. The news that Trail Blazers fans had been dreading since July — when Portland's point guard Damian Lillard requested a trade — finally arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 27th when...

This year’s college football field is wide open, with a flurry of potential College Football Playoff matchups.

College Football: Rising Teams, a Fantastic Heisman Race, and Notable Matchups Going Forward

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

We currently sit at the hallway point of the college football regular season, and it has not disappointed. With a potential three-peat from the Georgia Bulldogs, Deion’s complete overhaul with the Colorado...

La Salle’s football team has taken a soaring success over their opponents this season as they’ve put in the work to reach the highest amount of success and changed their mindsets to “just believing that we can beat any team that we play,” junior Paul Skoro said.

La Salle Football Team Soars to New Heights of Confidence and Unity

Cadence Wooden, Editor October 11, 2023

The players are here to work this season with the La Salle football team. A team full of camaraderie and perseverance has created an environment that has been leading them to success so far this season. “It’s...

Crimin’s next race is Oct. 7 at the Harrier Classic located at Bryant Park in Albany, OR.

Junior Maya Crimin Runs Into La Salle History in Record Time

Meklit Wondwossen, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Beating the school record in the 5K was a goal for junior Maya Crimin since the end of her freshman year of running for the Falcons. On Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, she had achieved her goal with the time...

On top of Vala Saghafi’s athletics, he takes his academic life just as seriously. “I make sure I get all my work done before I can play,” he said.

Athlete of the Week: Vala Saghafi

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Freshman Vala Saghafi is a starter on the La Salle varsity soccer team, and has been playing soccer since “as long as I could walk,” he said. “I really like soccer just because the minute I step...

Oh say can you see... Players line up for the National Anthem before the game.

In Black and White: Falcon Football Wins Against Milwaukie

Jasmine McIntosh, Editor September 27, 2023

The Falcons played Milwaukie High School on Friday, Sept. 22. It was a low-scoring affair, with the final score being 7-6.  The game drew a large, enthusiastic crowd, as the Falcon Fan Tailgate...

The La Salle varsity football team and cheer team shined on Future Falcon Night as they hosted Milwaukie High School, showcasing the exhilaration of victory and the unwavering bonds of camaraderie and community beneath the radiant Friday night lights.

Future Falcon Night: Football and Cheer

Cadence Wooden, Editor September 27, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 22, the La Salle varsity football team and cheer team hosted Milwaukie High School on Future Falcon Night. The game concluded with a final score of 7-6 with the Falcons reeling in...

Grace Vu began playing volleyball at a young age and is looking forward to finishing her final year of playing volleyball with the Falcons.

Athlete of the Week: Grace Vu

Meklit Wondwossen, Staff Reporter September 27, 2023

Senior Grace Vu is wrapping up four years of playing on La Salle’s volleyball team.  Vu started her volleyball career when she was nine at St. Therese Catholic School through CYO. Eventually, she...

Manchester City is the team to beat this year, having won the last five out of six titles.

Predicting the 2023–2024 English Premier League: Who Will Take the Title?

Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor September 20, 2023

It’s time once again for the start of one of the most exciting title races in the world of football: The Premier League.  Last year’s season provided plenty of notable results with many big clubs...

Junior Ari Bonifay looks forward to the rest of the football season and hopes for good odds as the season continues.

Athlete of the Week: Ari Bonifay

Cadence Wooden, Editor September 20, 2023

Junior Ari Bonifay who transferred to La Salle last year is a relatively new member to the football community, as he just started playing the sport a few years ago as a wide receiver and corner. With wanting...

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