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Hopes, Challenges, and Experiences: Boys Soccer Reflects on Their Season So Far

Eli Batcheller, Esmé Ryznar, and Julia Hoesly
October 16, 2024

Currently ranked fourth in the 5A league, members of the boys varsity soccer team reflect on their season so far and discuss their thoughts for the future of the team. They also looked back on their trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier in the year and shared some of their favorite memories.

The Falcons are now 4-1 in league games and are striving to make a run for the state title. Their next game will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, against Wilsonville High School.

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About the Contributors
Eli Batcheller
Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor
Eli Batcheller is currently a junior. Eli lived in Oregon City for around 16 years, until moving to Oak Grove in the summer after his Sophomore year.  His favorite part of all of his classes are his friends around him that he has been able to make. One of the most important things he finds is the community at La Salle in all aspects.  He originally chose to go to La Salle because of his older sister, and because of the quality of education compared to public school. When he got to La Salle, he found more than he expected, finding great friends and a good community that he could immerse himself in.  Eli loves listening to music and talking and spending time with his friends — some of his favorite activities being going to the river or getting clothes, especially with friends. His favorite artist is Frank Ocean, someone he has always loved.
Esmé Ryznar
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor
Junior Esmé Ryznar is currently in her second semester of Journalism. Moving here from Alaska roughly 14 years ago, she enjoys the rainy weather and atmosphere of Oregon.  Coming to La Salle simply because her brother, Dylan, attended, Esmé has since found herself participating in many activities, engaging in the opportunities presented to her, and loving the community at La Salle.  Esmé has played soccer since the age of four, and participates in the soccer team at La Salle as well as running track in the spring. In addition to this, she is a member of the Earth Club and Pickleball Club. On the weekends, you can find Esmé playing guitar, doing her homework, playing in a soccer game, or practicing violin — an instrument she has played since the age of five. Only having left the country once on a road trip to Canada, Esmé hopes to someday visit Paris and Australia. She also plans to visit every state in the U.S. during her life.    In the future Esmé hopes to attend college, possibly in California, and pursue a career in science and nature. 
Julia Hoesly
Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor
Julia was born and raised in Oregon. Going to private school at St. John the Baptist her entire life, she planned on attending La Salle since kindergarten.  Throughout her educational career, English has always been a subject that Julia has admired. Her love for this particular class is what sparked her interest in taking journalism as an elective.  Julia has played soccer since she was five years old and it has created so many opportunities for her as well as long lasting friendships. The sport allows her to be involved within the La Salle community through the girls varsity soccer team while also giving her something to do in her free time when she plays club.  Family is something that Julia highly values. She comes from a larger family with four siblings and a lot of cousins and other relatives.  Outside of the school environment, you can probably find Julia spending time with friends or playing soccer with her sister.  Julia isn’t sure where she will be in the future, but she looks forward to it.