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Photo Story: La Salle Boys Basketball Bests Rex Putnam 68-53 on the Road

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Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor
February 18, 2026

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller

  • The varsity boys basketball team’s win streak was extended to three games following their 68-53 victory at Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

    Eli Batcheller
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The Falcons boys varsity basketball team beat Rex Putnam High School 68-53 in an away game on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7:15 p.m.

La Salle was able to capture the lead in the first quarter, extending it beyond 25 points in some instances, before the Kingsmen were able to claw back within 15 points by the final buzzer.

The Falcons’ next game is at home against Parkrose High School on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:15 p.m.

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About the Contributor
Eli Batcheller
Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor
Eli Batcheller is currently a senior. Eli lived in Oregon City for around 16 years, until moving to Oak Grove in the summer after his Freshman 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.