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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

Sophomore Brooklyn Barnes looks up to her neighbor, Kate, who is a nurse practitioner. “She’s one of the strongest people I know,” Barnes said. “She’s very chill, but she’s always open to everything and just always going to help everyone.”

Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Barnes

Harper Coleman, Editor January 15, 2025

When she first came to La Salle, sophomore Brooklyn Barnes knew she wanted to play a sport. A naturally competitive person, Barnes had been playing basketball since first grade but lost interest in it...

The Detroit Lions secured the number one seed on Jan. 5.

Coaching, Talent, and Resilience: Why the Lions Are the Best Team in the NFC

Sammy Uicker, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

In 2008, the Detroit Lions broke a record.  They became the first team to lose every game in a season. Between 2008 and 2022, being a Lions fan was laughable. Now, the Lions are the best team in the...

Senior Kennedy Harris went to the tennis state tournament her sophomore year, winning her second consecutive championship in the singles category.

Rallying Through High School, Kennedy Harris’ Doubt Couldn’t Stop Her

Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

About 70% of youth quit organized sports by 13; the approximately 30% that go on to play high school sports often enjoy finding a community and becoming more physically fit. For those that go to college,...

Photo Story: Girls Basketball Dismantles Canby in 49–33 Win

Photo Story: Girls Basketball Dismantles Canby in 49–33 Win

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor January 8, 2025

For their first league game, La Salle’s girls basketball team hosted Canby High School on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:15 p.m. The Canby Cougars led the Falcons through the first half, yet the Falcons were...

In one word, senior Paul Skoro thinks his friends would describe him as happy.

Athlete of the Week: Paul Skoro

Lizzie Ceballos, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

Senior Paul Skoro has been playing basketball since he was five years old. Skoro was influenced by his family to start playing basketball and, growing up, Skoro’s father played an important role in...

Ashton Jeanty played one of the greatest seasons for a collegiate running back of all time, nearly beating the all-time record for rushing yards.

The Heisman Snub: A Case for Ashton Jeanty

Grady Wilkinson, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

On Dec. 14, 2024, Travis Hunter was announced as the winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, an annual award for the top player in college football.  The winner is voted by 928 electors: 870 members...

Senior August Amistadi hopes to live in Bend or near the coast in the future, so he can continue at least one of the board sports he loves.

Athlete of the Week: August Amistadi

Brandon Rairden, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

It doesn’t matter if it’s a snowboard, a surfboard, or even a skateboard; if there’s a board involved, senior August Amistadi is all for it. Ever since his sophomore year of high school, he has...

The road to the national championship trophy gets longer as it shifts from the previous 4-team playoff to the new 12-team playoff format.

Bigger, Bolder, and More Controversial: Predicting the 2024 College Football Playoff

Cash Korvola and Ashe Hardigg December 18, 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has reshaped the way we crown a national champion, but this year marks a new chapter in its history. With the regular season having concluded two weeks ago, college...

The Falcons pulled out a 62-51 win against the Summit Storm.

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Defends The Nest Against Summit

Suzy Valdivia, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the La Salle boys basketball team took home a win against Summit High school. The score was close until after half time, when the Falcons were able to take a small lead over the...

The Lady Falcons started off their season with a 64-43 win against North Eugene.

Photo Story: Girls Basketball Starts the Season Off With a Win Against North Eugene

Suzy Valdivia, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, La Salle’s girls basketball team hosted North Eugene High School in the Brick Oven for their first home game of the season. The score was fairly close, though the Falcons kept...

Sophomore Eleanor Kreitzberg competes in both swimming and volleyball for La Salle.

Athlete of the Week: Eleanor Kreitzberg

Sammy Uicker, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

Sophomore Eleanor Kreitzberg has been surrounded by swimming since she was little. She has been involved in swimming since the age of four when her parents enrolled her in lessons, and this year, she...

Photo Story: La Salle Competes in First Swim Meet of the Year

Photo Story: La Salle Competes in First Swim Meet of the Year

James Garone, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

The La Salle swim team competed in its first meet of the year on Friday, Dec. 6, at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park against Hood River Valley High School.  The JV and varsity teams participated in...

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