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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

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...

The Falcons put up a good fight against Oakland High School, but unfortunately walked off the court with their first loss of the season.

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Hosts Oakland in Opener

Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor December 11, 2024

The La Salle boys basketball team took on Oakland High School for their first home game of the season on Monday, Dec. 10. After maintaining a fairly close score, the Falcons ultimately lost the game...

Throughout her basketball career, Wondwossen has gained inspiration from Kyrie Irving, the point guard for the Dallas Mavericks.

Athlete of the Week: Meklit Wondwossen

Mercy Gobana, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024

Being the youngest of four siblings, junior Meklit Wondwossen was influenced by her older brother and sister. Her brother was the trendsetter of the family, so when he decided to play basketball, all of...

Senior Vance Sheffield is disappointed that high school has come to an end, but he is satisfied with the team’s success.

Setting Records and Making History, Vance Sheffield Scores 101 Goals

Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor November 20, 2024

To conclude his final year of high school soccer at La Salle, senior and striker Vance Sheffield scored 101 goals, making him one of the highest-scoring male high school soccer players in Oregon history.  Playing...

Years in the Making: Boys Soccer Crowned as 5A State Champions

For the third time in six years, the boys varsity soccer team has won the 5A state championship.  Before the game, “everyone was nervous,” senior Vance Sheffield said. “But nervous is a good...

A Dallas Cowboys helmet rests on a football and dead leaves, symbolizing the team’s lifeless and disappointing 2024 season.

The Downfall of America’s Team: Money

Lou Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are a meager 3-7 after week 11 of the season. The team that had aspirations to make a deep playoff run — which has too often been promised to fans by owner and general manager Jerry...

Sophomore Gian Manzon prepares for swim meets by getting lots of sleep and listening to his favorite music.

Athlete of the Week: Gian Manzon

Tabitha Obuchowski, Assistant Editor November 20, 2024

Faced with the choice of where to dedicate his time, sophomore Gian Manzon chose swimming over basketball because of how physically taxing it was, as he kept getting small injuries. Since then, he has...

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