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Senior Elias Kean hopes to end his competitive sports career on a high note before he graduates.

Athlete of the Week: Elias Kean

Finn Miller, Staff Reporter January 11, 2023

Senior Elias Kean loves being active and being outdoors, driving him to play many sports over the years. Kean grew up in the Portland area, and has attributed his love for the outdoors to where he has...

Starting off strong and finishing stronger, the girls varsity basketball team took home a proud victory against Hood River Valley.

Photo Story: Varsity Girls Basketball Dominates Hood River Valley

Mackenzie Torres, Staff Reporter January 11, 2023

On Monday, Jan. 9, La Salle varsity girls basketball beat Hood River Valley with an astounding final score of 68-26.  The team took an early lead of 11-6 after the first quarter. The second quarter...

So far, freshman Ruby George has been loving her first high school basketball season. “Its going well,” she said. “I am really enjoying it.”

Athlete of the Week: Ruby George

Allison Ginter, Staff Reporter January 4, 2023

Freshman Ruby George currently plays for La Salle’s JV girls basketball team. In addition to basketball, she also plays volleyball and softball.  George previously went to St. Ignatius school. This...

The game drew a crowd of students dressed in baggy t-shirts and basketball shorts to represent Adam Sandler’s style, which was the theme of the game.

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Claims Their Second League Win

Olivia Burtram, Staff Reporter January 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, La Salle varsity boys basketball won at home against Milwaukie. The final score was 69-47. The team has an overall record of 5-5 and a league record of 2-0. The team is now ranked...

With their win against Milwaukie, La Salle varsity girls basketball now has a league record of 1-1.

Photo Story: Girls Basketball Triumphs Over Milwaukie

Olivia Burtram, Staff Reporter January 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, La Salle varsity girls basketball defeated Milwaukie 63-28. The team has an overall record of 8-3 and a league record of 1-1. For the Adam Sandler theme, the student section...

In the coming years, the College Football Playoff will change to a new format, with an expansion from four to twelve teams.

Bowl Games Coast-to-Coast: How the College Football Season Will Conclude

Brett Lundgren and Brooks Coleman December 14, 2022

From upsets and Hail Marys to goalposts being torn down and thrown in lakes, this year’s college football season has given fans a lot to love. With Tennessee winning heavyweight games, the Tulane Green...

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Competes in Endowment Game Against Benson High School

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Competes in Endowment Game Against Benson High School

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief December 14, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 9, boys varsity basketball competed in their first home game of the season.  They competed against Benson High School in a non-league endowment game which resulted in a loss of...

 Freshman Sam Johnson began harnessing his love for basketball when he began playing at a more competitive level. “When I started playing competitively, It just started clicking for me,” he said. “It just felt right.”

Athlete of the Week: Sam Johnson

Clare Daudelin, Editor December 14, 2022

Freshman Sam Johnson has played multiple sports growing up but has settled into La Salle’s basketball program this year and looks forward to the springtime track and field season as well. Johnson...

The La Salle swim teams had a home pool advantage, competing at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park, where the teams practice.

Photo Story: La Salle Swim Competes in First Official Meet of the Season

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief December 14, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 9, the boys and girls swim teams won their first official meet of the season and competed against Hillsboro High School.  The pool was loud with cheers coming from the crowd and...

“We are already swimming three times 100 yards more than we were at this time last year,” Mr. Dreisbach said. “Im just excited to see that people seem to be in good health and are really enthusiastic about it and ready to go.”

A Dive Into the Hopes and Goals for the Swim Season

Rita Tran, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

Even though the winter swim season has just begun, the swim coaches have high hopes for how it will progress. “My hope is really simply that everyone improves. I really want to see the most experienced...

Martin’s biggest accomplishment in his athletic career is making the varsity track and field team during his first year of participating.

Athlete of the Week: Luke Martin

Clara Hudson, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

Junior Luke Martin started playing basketball and running track in middle school and is now a part of La Salle’s junior varsity basketball team and the varsity track team.  Martin is currently in...

La Salle is in the 5A Northwest Conference while Beaverton is in the 6A Metro League.

Photo Story: First Home Game of the Season for Varsity Girls Basketball

Olivia Burtram, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, varsity girls basketball hosted Beaverton at home. The game resulted in a loss for La Salle with a final score of 24-38. The team’s first home game of the season was an out-of-league...

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