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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
For senior Sophia Clasen, being a student athlete isn’t always easy, but she believes in focusing on personal needs. “I have taken days to focus on my grades or focus on my mental health,” she said. “I feel like that’s what’s most important.”

Next Level Seniors: Sophia Clasen Takes Her Athletic Career to New Heights at Grand Canyon University

Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor
April 23, 2025
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
One of senior Milan Cieslak’s favorite things about track has been the community. “Everyone I’ve met in the sport is so awesome," he said. “It’s something special … It’s just been amazing.”

Next Level Seniors: Milan Cieslak Continues His Athletic Journey at Washington State University

Julia Hoesly, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2024
Looking ahead to college soccer, senior Sydney Spotts is excited to see how she will keep up with and thrive in the competitive environment.

Next Level Seniors: Sydney Spotts’ Love for the Game Continues as she Commits to Play Soccer for Portland State University

Clara Hudson, Editor
May 29, 2024
“Football, even though it's a rough sport, it teaches you a lot about life and how you just have to keep getting up,” senior Lucas El Youssef said.

Next Level Seniors: Taking the Brotherhood to the Next Level, Lucas El Youssef Commits To Play Football at Western Oregon University

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2024
Senior Gabby Matic is excited to continue playing sports at the collegiate level to make up for what she missed in the process of recovering from her injured ACL, as well as seeing where the next steps in her career will take her.

Next Level Seniors: Gabby Matic Takes Strides in Her “Long Journey,” Committing to Running Track at Linfield University

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor
May 29, 2024
One of the biggest overall lessons Heytvelt has learned during her time playing volleyball is to stay confident among all else.

Next Level Seniors: From One Coast to Another — Hailey Heytvelt Commits to Campbell University

Lucy Loeb, Editor
May 22, 2024
“Dance has definitely taught me to have a strong work ethic and a lot of dedication,” Hungerford said. “I feel like you can’t get anywhere unless you’re willing to put in the work.”

Next Level Seniors: Olivia Hungerford Leaps Into a New Beginning at the University of Oregon

Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor
May 22, 2024
Senior Dylan Ryznar’s favorite part about being on the cross country team has been the end-of-season trip to Boise, Idaho.

Next Level Seniors: Running Halfway Across the Country, Dylan Ryznar Commits to Kenyon College for Cross Country and Track

Kathleen Waldron, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2024
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
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
Although senior Kevin Serrano-Maldonado had the opportunity to play Division II soccer, he chose Whitman due to its program culture and academics.

Next Level Seniors: Out With the Old, In With the Blues — Kevin Serrano-Maldonado Commits To Play Division III Soccer at Whitman College

Brooks Coleman, Assistant Editor
April 10, 2024
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