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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

The Falcons are heading down to Eugene on May 2, as they participate in the Bigfoot Invitational, where they will compete against schools like Catlin Gabel, Grant, and Summit High School.

“Practice, Practice, Practice”: Boys Tennis Rallies for Season’s End

Chase Connor, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

The La Salle boys 2025 tennis season is officially underway.   Looking to replicate the success of the prior season, they hope to win back to back state titles. Sophomore Zac Hanna-Barofsky thinks...

Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are having historic seasons, but only one can take home the MVP award.

The Greatest MVP Race of All Time: A Case For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Ashe Hardigg, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

This season’s NBA MVP race has been arguably the greatest of all time.  A perennial MVP winner, Nikola Jokic, has the greatest statistical offensive season of all time, leading his struggling roster...

The La Salle track and field team celebrated their seniors on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, starting at 4 p.m.

La Salle Track and Field Team Celebrates Their Senior Night with A Number Of Wins

Kailin Quatela, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29, at 4 p.m. the Falcons track and field team hosted a meet against Rex Putnam High School. The class of 2025 made it a successful Senior Night, placing first in multiple events. Senior...

Sophomore Izzy Garlington enjoys Honors English II with Mr. Larson because of how it applies outside of the classroom.

Athlete of the Week: Izzy Garlington

Jack Schweitzer, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Sophomore Izzy Garlington has found a passion for golf through the competitive nature of the sport. While Garlington considers golf to be her main sport because she has been playing for five years,...

The Falcons look to finish their season off well, as the district tournament approaches in the next few weeks.

Girls Tennis Dominates Milwaukie 8–0 at Home

Cash Korvola, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29, at 4 p.m., the La Salle girls varsity tennis team had a set of matches against Milwaukie High School. The girls competed in eight matches total, reigning triumphant in each of...

The Falcons are heading down to Eugene on May 2, as they participate in the Bigfoot Invitational, where they will compete against schools like Catlin Gabel, Grant, and Summit High School.

Boys Tennis Battles Against Lakeridge, Ultimately Losing After a Tie-Breaker

Cash Korvola, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

The La Salle boys tennis team took on Lakeridge High School at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25. After competing against the highly ranked Lakeridge Pacers, La Salle finished the day with a record of 4-4...

For senior Sophia Clasen, being a student athlete isn’t always easy, but she believes in focusing on personal needs. “I have taken days to focus on my grades or focus on my mental health,” she said. “I feel like that’s what’s most important.”

Next Level Seniors: Sophia Clasen Takes Her Athletic Career to New Heights at Grand Canyon University

Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor April 23, 2025

After being born, the first place senior Sophia Clasen went to was a rugby pitch.  “My dad played in a team, my mom gave birth, they drove from the hospital to the rugby pitch for my dad to play...

No. 5 Falcons Varsity Baseball Outperforms No. 15 Rex Putnam High School 7–1

No. 5 Falcons Varsity Baseball Outperforms No. 15 Rex Putnam High School 7–1

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor April 23, 2025

The No. 5 Falcons varsity baseball team hosted No. 15 Rex Putnam High School for the first game of the series on Wednesday, April. 23, at 5 p.m. La Salle came out on top after seven innings with a final...

Senior Petar Jelusic said that he enjoys all music genres aside from country, with his favorite song being “Two Moons” by BoyWithUke.

Athlete of the Week: Petar Jelusic

Rowan Bienapfl, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

Senior Petar Jelusic joined track and field this year, inspired by his friends and hoping to have fun.  Jelusic — who competes mainly in the 100 meter dash and long jump events — believes track...

Falcons Baseball Flies Past Parkrose in 14-0 Victory

Falcons Baseball Flies Past Parkrose in 14-0 Victory

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor April 23, 2025

The La Salle varsity baseball team hosted Parkrose High School on Thursday, April 17, at 5 p.m. The Falcons dominated from the first inning, winning by mercy rule after five innings with a final score...

After this game, the girls continue their season with a 2-0 league record.

Photo Story: Varsity Softball Defeats the Centennial Eagles 12–2 at Home

Kailin Quatela, Staff Reporter April 16, 2025

On Tuesday, April 15, the La Salle varsity softball team beat the Centennial High School Eagles with a score of 12-2. Their next away game was at Centennial High School on Wednesday, April 16, resulting...

With this loss, the varsity boys volleyball team now has a league record of 4-1.

Photo Story: Varsity Boys Volleyball Takes a Close Loss to Parkrose High School

Kailin Quatela, Staff Reporter April 16, 2025

The La Salle boys volleyball team took on Parkrose High School in the Brick Oven at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. The 3-0 loss for the Falcons ended with set scores of 30-28, 25-17, and 25-23.  Their...

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