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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

Sophomore Logan Colletta has two pets, a German Shepherd-Poodle mix and a Russian Blue cat.

Athlete of the Week: Logan Colletta

John He, Staff Reporter November 11, 2025

Although sophomore Logan Colletta has been playing football since third grade, he said he has had a difficult journey to get to where he is today as a member of La Salle’s team. Colletta plays as...

Although Billups signed a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers over the offseason to coach the 27-28 season, his arrest on Thursday, Oct. 23 following an illegal gambling scandal will likely put an end to his career.

The Arrest of Chauncey Billups: A Blessing in Disguise

Ashe Hardigg, Assistant Editor November 5, 2025

On the morning of Thursday, Oct. 23, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the F.B.I on suspicion of gambling illegally on poker games with ties to the Italian mafia. The...

Mic’d Up With the Falconer: Luke Hawkins and Boys Soccer

Suzy Valdivia, Staff Reporter November 5, 2025

As the boys varsity soccer team prepared for the first round of playoffs, The Falconer mic’d up goalkeeper and junior Luke Hawkins during a practice after they defeated Catlin Gabel School on Tuesday,...

Junior TJ MacMillan said his favorite quote about football comes from his father: “one toothpick is easily breakable, but 11 toothpicks on a field are harder to break than just one.”

Athlete of the Week: TJ MacMillan

Ashe Hardigg, Assistant Editor November 5, 2025

Junior TJ MacMillan, a dual-sport athlete, plays both varsity football and boys volleyball. He is a wide receiver and cornerback for football, and plays defensive specialist, or libero, for volleyball. Football...

La Salle’s varsity boys football team ended their season on a 34-16 loss to Gresham High School despite getting out to an early lead.

Photo Story: Falcons Football Falls 34-16 to Gresham on Senior Night

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor November 5, 2025

The La Salle varsity boys football team celebrated Senior Night prior to hosting Gresham High School for their final regular season game on Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m.  The Falcons had the lead...

The Falcons varsity girls soccer team fell to the Catlin Gabel Eagles in their last game of the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Photo Story: La Salle Varsity Girls Soccer Loses 1-0 at Catlin Gabel

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor October 29, 2025

The La Salle varsity girls soccer traveled to 3A/2A/1A Catlin Gabel School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m for their last game of the regular season. The Falcons conceded in the first half and fought...

The La Salle varsity volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a 3-1 win against Rex Putnam High School on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

Photo Story: Girls Varsity Volleyball Defeats Rex Putnam 3–1 on Senior Night

Isabella Cianni, Staff Reporter October 29, 2025

The La Salle varsity girls volleyball team hosted Rex Putnam High School for their last game of the regular season and to celebrate Senior Night on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. Prior to the game, seniors...

Sophomore Aria Staggs-Lopez thinks that the logistics and complexity of soccer is what makes the sport so unique.

Athlete of the Week: Aria Staggs-Lopez

Bella Saporito, Staff Reporter October 29, 2025

Sophomore Aria Staggs-Lopez started to play soccer in fifth grade, participating on a recreational team, and she has had a passion for it ever since. “My mom signed me up to start in fifth grade,”...

During practice, senior Mady Lifshutz said she “does a little bit of everything” — tumbling, stunting, and preparing various halftime routines and cheers.

Athlete of the Week: Mady Lifshutz

Emmett Strackany, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

Senior Mady Lifshutz initially pursued a spot on the cheerleading team to preserve a hobby that she enjoys — dance. Despite dancing competitively from the early age of two and a half all the way until...

Freshman Jacob Mullett joked about his last name, saying “my last name is a haircut, but it has an extra T.”

Athlete of the Week: Jacob Mullett

Kaitlyn Roozen, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

3.1 miles in just under 22 minutes.  This is freshman Jacob Mullett’s personal record so far this cross country season.  Having only been competing in cross country for just over a year, Mullett...

The La Salle varsity boys soccer team extended their win streak to seven games following their 7-1 win on Senior Night.

Photo Story: Boys Soccer Celebrates Senior Night With 7–1 Victory

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor October 15, 2025

La Salle varsity boys soccer hosted Rex Putnam High School at home for their Senior Night on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The first half the Falcons were up 2-1.  In the second half, they scored...

Following Future Falcon Night, girls varsity soccer advanced to a league record of 4-0 after a 2-0 home victory over Hood River Valley High School on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.

Photo Story: Girls Soccer Silences Hood River Valley 2–0 on Future Falcon Night

Eli Batcheller, Assistant Editor October 8, 2025

The girls varsity soccer team hosted their Future Falcon Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8. It took place in the cafeteria from 6 to 7 p.m., and guests had the opportunity to hear from team members, coaches,...

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