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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

Caitlin Clark has the power to change women’s basketball and take it to a level never seen before.

Welcome to the Caitlin Clark Effect

Cadence Wooden, Editor April 24, 2024

Cultural shift. A testament to women’s sports. Inspiration.  Caitlin Clark has inspired a new generation of athletes and is leaving a mark on women’s sports. In the world of sports, elite...

The La Salle varsity softball team played a close game against Canby High School on Friday, April 19.

Photo Story: Varsity Softball Takes On Canby High School

Julia Hoesly, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

A close game against Canby High School took place on Friday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. that resulted in a 5-6 loss for the La Salle varsity softball team.  After La Salle gained an early lead in the...

Mic’d Up With The Falconer: Will Robles and Baseball

Clara Hudson, Editor April 24, 2024

In preparation for the baseball team's series against rival Wilsonville High School the week of April 15, The Falconer Mic’d up senior Will Robles to get a behind the scenes look at a practice prior...

Despite being down early in the game, the Falcons are able to rally and pull ahead in the final inning.

Photo Story: With a Walk-Off Hit the Falcons Pull Out the Win Against Centennial

Clara Hudson, Editor April 24, 2024

La Salle’s varsity baseball team hosted Centennial High School on Tuesday, April 23, in the first game of their three-game series.  Despite Centennial scoring in the first inning, putting the...

The La Salle girls varsity softball team came out ahead against Hillsboro on April 24.

Photo Story: Girls Varsity Softball Wins Against Hillsboro 12–2

Clover Martin, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

After a determined game, #20 La Salle secured a 12-2 win at home against #16 Hillsboro on Wednesday, April 24. Despite the dreary weather, La Salle’s team morale appeared strong, with teammates...

Freshman Paisley McCoy has started her high school journey by being on the girls varsity golf team.

Athlete of the Week: Paisley McCoy

Maddy Lafollette, Editor April 24, 2024

Three years ago, freshman Paisley McCoy started her journey playing golf. She started the sport because “it was a different sport that I’d never tried before,” she said.  Now McCoy is concluding...

Senior Maili Jackson draws inspiration for playing softball from her cousin who plays in the NFL and a friend’s older sister Alyssa Daniell, a collegiate level softball player at the University of Oregon. Both role models have shown Jackson that “most anybody can go to that level,” she said.

Next Level Seniors: Batter Up, Maili Jackson Commits To Play Softball at Waldorf University

Esme Ryznar, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

Senior Maili Jackson started her softball career at a young age playing T-ball. “My parents just put me kind of in T-Ball and then I went on a rec ball team and the coaches helped me fall in love with...

As part of their first and only home meet of the season, La Salle’s track and field team held their senior night on Tuesday, April 23.

Photo Story: La Salle’s Track and Field Team Holds First and Only Home Meet To Celebrate Senior Night

Taryne Steinman and John Pham April 24, 2024

The La Salle boys and girls track team held their senior night on Tuesday, April 23 during the first and only home meet of the season to recognize their seniors. During the meet, seniors Milan Cieslak,...

The La Salle varsity softball team hosts Hood River Valley High School and wins 4-0.

Photo Story: Varsity Softball Beats Hood River Valley 4-0

River Nichols, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

The La Salle softball team headed into their second league game on Friday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. and emerged victorious against Hood River Valley High School, beating them 4-0. Then, they took on...

La Salle varsity boys baseball and Wilsonville battled throughout seven innings, with the final score being 9-6.

Photo Story: Falcons Baseball Triumphs Over Wilsonville 9–6

Eli Batcheller, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, at 5:00 p.m., the La Salle varsity baseball team, ranked 17th in 5A, took on Wilsonville High School, ranked fourth in 5A, in the second game of their series at home. The game...

Jasmine McIntosh has made it to the state tournament all three years of her high school track career, excluding her freshman season when the pandemic prevented the tournament from occurring.

Next Level Seniors: Sprinting Towards Success, Jasmine McIntosh Commits To Run Track at Western Washington University

Seychelle Marks-Bienen, Editor April 17, 2024

Though senior Jasmine McIntosh began her athletic career playing soccer, running track was always in her blood. From the moment her young self streaked down the center of the soccer pitch, it was immediately...

This year, track and field sets the stage for a bigger team and bigger goals.

The Track and Field Team Takes On the 2024 Season

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

Track, a sport with 17 total events, has grown quite a lot over the last few years. What was once about 70 athletes last year is now 85-90 athletes, according to head coach Mr. Mikel Rathmann. “It's...

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