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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

La Salle’s first season with a girls flag football team continues to go well, winning their second game of the season, and first game of the day on Wednesday, April 9.

Photo Story: Girls Flag Football Defends the Nest 25-0 Against Clackamas in Their First Home Game

Gwen Brown, Assistant Editor April 9, 2025

Updated: Wednesday, April 9. La Salle’s girls flag football team convincingly defeated the Clackamas Cavaliers 25-0 at home on Wednesday, April 9. The Falcons constantly pressured the Cavaliers...

Through intermittent rain, the Falcons' track and field team competed against Canby High School and St. Helens High School on Tuesday, April 8.

Running, Jumping, Soaring: Track and Field Flies Through Their First Home Meet

Kailin Quatela, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m., La Salle hosted their first home meet against Canby High School and St. Helens High School. The afternoon consisted of many individuals hitting personal records (PRs)...

Senior Brooke Wilkinson believes that her coach from FC Portland is likely the reason she’s still playing the sport. “He cared about you as a person and a player,” she said, adding how he was motivated by the people just as much as the game.

Next Level Seniors: Brooke Wilkinson Selects St. Catherine’s University for the Next Step of Her Soccer Career

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief April 9, 2025

Updated: Friday, April 11, 2025. Senior Brooke Wilkinson was born into a soccer family. From a father who played professionally and an older brother who would later commit to playing the same sport...

One of sophomore Abby Martin's favorite foods is her grandma’s pozole and tamales.

Athlete of the Week: Abby Martin

Yazmin Lopez-Estevez, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

Sophomore Abby Martin — one of the newly created flag football team’s captains — plays the position of quarterback on the team. Excited about the emerging sport, Martin said that “it’s a fun...

Started last year by current juniors Jayden Gilbert, Evan O’Neil, and La Salle alumni Tyler Smith ‘24, the boys volleyball team had their second game of the 2025 season on Thursday, April 3, facing off against Estacada High School.

Photo Story: Boys Volleyball Gets Their Second Victory of the Season

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor April 9, 2025

The boys volleyball team took on Estacada High School at home at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. The Falcons won the game, getting a victory in all three sets — similar to their last game on Tuesday,...

The varsity baseball team came back to win the game against the Central High School Panthers 5-3 on Thursday, April 3.

Photo Story: Late Game Rally Seals Victory for Varsity Baseball

Lou Rodriguez, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

The La Salle varsity baseball team played the Central High School Panthers at home on Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The Panthers got off to an early lead, scoring three runs through the first three innings....

La Salle boys tennis team faced off against David Douglas High School at home on Wednesday, April 2.

Boys Varsity Tennis Starts Strong Before Weather Intervenes

Gian Manzon, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2 at 4 p.m., the boys varsity tennis team faced off against David Douglas High School at home.  Out of eight matches, only five were able to successfully finish, with La Salle...

Battling injuries off the court, freshman Kailey Henry has been taught to be grateful for her playing time on it.

Athlete of the Week: Kailey Henry

Gian Manzon, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

Freshman Kailey Henry, La Salle girls varsity guard, said she thrives on the competitive nature of basketball. From a young age, Henry was inspired to play basketball by her older brother as well as...

The varsity baseball team has done well getting into the playoffs in recent years, but are motivated in trying to make a deep playoff run for the first time in program history.

“Together as One,” the Boys Baseball Season Has Begun

Cash Korvola, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

Spring is here, and once the afternoon hits, that means the crack of the bat is heard throughout campus. The La Salle baseball team began their season on March 19 with a close loss to Clackamas High...

Photo Story: Falcons Baseball Falls to Tualatin 7-1

Photo Story: Falcons Baseball Falls to Tualatin 7-1

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor April 2, 2025

The La Salle varsity boys baseball team traveled to Tualatin High School for an away game on Tuesday, April 1. The game resulted in a 7-1 loss for the Falcons. This brought No. 9 La Salle’s record...

The 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament bracket waiting to be filled in before the tournament's first game.

March Madness: Which Teams Will Triumph?

Lou Rodriguez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025

Many sports fans look forward to spring. MLB's opening day and the NHL and NBA playoffs are all havens for sports fans after the rough stretch from the Super Bowl in February until March. But all...

“We did the unthinkable,” sophomore Riggy Khyungra said, reflecting on the team’s victory. “We made history.”

39 Years in the Making: La Salle Boys Basketball Brings Home the Championship

Ashe Hardigg, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025

In a true Cinderella story, the No. 9 ranked La Salle varsity boys basketball team took down four higher ranked teams en route to their first state championship win in nearly 40 years on Saturday, March...

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