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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

Mic’d Up With The Falconer: River Nichols and Boys Tennis

Esmé Ryznar and Julia Hoesly June 4, 2025

On Friday, May 9, The Falconer mic’d up junior River Nichols, catching a glimpse of his tennis practice. Shortly after this was filmed, the boys tennis team went on to finish their season and enter districts,...

Since she started dancing at a young age, senior Kira Caldwell has felt confident in what she does. “Sometimes I do get a little nervous before my solos backstage, but that just shows I care,” she said.

Next Level Seniors: Pursuing Passion at Santa Clara University, Kira Caldwell Dances On

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief June 4, 2025

At the age of six, senior Kira Caldwell knew what she wanted to be. Famous. That was part of Caldwell’s introduction, and the fact about herself she shared to a panel of judges and fellow participants...

Both of senior Maya Crimin’s grandmothers are artists, a trait which she feels she inherited from them. She loves detail drawing, especially with ink and watercolor. For AP Studio Art, her portfolio focused on memory and how it connects to emotion.

Next Level Seniors: Beyond the Finish Line, Maya Crimin Commits to St. Mary’s College of California

Harper Coleman, Editor June 4, 2025

Senior Maya Crimin has always loved to run. She started running with other people for the first time in second grade, when her mom decided to find an outlet for her abundance of energy. “I used...

 Junior Liam Darcy plays tennis as a member of La Salle’s varsity team, and said that he aims to bring his teammates closer in the future.

Athlete of the Week: Liam Darcy

Hugo Sanchez, Staff Reporter June 4, 2025

Before starting varsity tennis, junior Liam Darcy said he was a little wary because the game was unfamiliar to him. But over the years, Darcy has progressed in tennis and become more familiar with it.  Darcy...

La Salle’s varsity baseball team fell in the second round of the playoffs in an away game at Canby High School, ending 14-10.

Photo Story: Falcons Fall Short 14-10 at Canby in Second Round of Playoffs

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor June 4, 2025

The La Salle varsity baseball team traveled to Canby High School for the second round of state playoffs on Friday, May 30. The Falcons fought hard to come back throughout the game after starting off...

Pictured from left to right are junior Kaitlin Carter, senior Avalon Donnelly, senior Kennedy Harris, sophomore Kaiden Harris, senior Jeffrey Boknecht, and freshman Lucas Wong, who placed on the podium in the 5A tennis state championship.

After a State Victory, Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Reflect on their Season

Kaitlyn Roozen and Julia Hoesly May 28, 2025

On the day of Saturday, May 24, the boys and girls varsity tennis teams both brought back the win. The teams competed in both doubles and singles categories, but in the end both sides managed to secure...

Senior Daphne Forman’s favorite part about softball is “the friendships and the bonds you can make.”

Next Level Seniors: Daphne Forman Continues Her Time on The Diamond at Pacific University

Tabitha Obuchowski, Assistant Editor May 28, 2025

For senior Daphne Forman, her community is important to her, as it has played a critical role in her decision to play collegiate softball.  In particular, Forman said her parents have been her biggest...

Freshman Ryan Ballou loves to hang out with her friends and go shopping in her free time.

Athlete of the Week: Ryan Ballou

Yazmin Lopez-Estevez, Staff Reporter May 28, 2025

Freshman Ryan Ballou has found the passion for the fast but slow moving sport of softball through the fascinating techniques they use and how people dive for the ball.  Since she was four years old,...

The Falcons varsity softball team celebrated eight different seniors for Senior Night against Hillsboro High School as they went on to get a 11-10 win.

Photo Story: Varsity Softball Snags a Close Win Against Hillsboro on Senior Night, 11–10

Yazmin Lopez-Estevez, Staff Reporter May 28, 2025

The La Salle Varsity softball team faced Hillsboro High School at home on Friday, May 23, at 4:30, celebrating their Senior Night. With La Salle taking a decisive early lead of 4-0, Hillsboro was defeated...

Senior Vance Sheffield started playing forward in fifth grade after previously playing goalkeeper.

Next Level Seniors: Soccer Star Vance Sheffield Commits to Northern Illinois University

Gwen Brown, Assistant Editor May 21, 2025

Senior Vance Sheffield, fresh off helping the Falcons capture a state championship, will trade his La Salle jersey for Northern Illinois University (NIU) colors next fall as he joins their Division I soccer...

Senior Quentin Torbert enjoys “just being around teammates” at his weekly club soccer practices, and is excited for the opportunity to attend the Dominican University of California with some of his teammates.

Next Level Seniors: Quentin Torbert Takes His Talents to Dominican University of California

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor May 21, 2025

Senior Quentin Torbert has been playing soccer since the age of three, and is now planning to continue his soccer career with Division II school Dominican University of California in San Rafael.  With...

Senior Kayla Chapman’s love for swimming started when she was young. After she finished lessons, “my mom was like, ‘yay, we're done.’” Chapman said. “And apparently I started crying. I was like, five.”

Next Level Seniors: Taking the Next Step in Her Swimming Journey, Kayla Chapman Commits to Macalester University

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief May 21, 2025

For senior Kayla Chapman, her biggest cheerleaders have always been her parents.  Her mom, who swam in high school, was the one who initially enrolled Chapman in swimming lessons at a young age, wanting...

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