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“I would say my mom has always been my biggest source of inspiration…because she’s a working mom but still finds time for me and my sisters,” senior Ellie Sandholm said.

Athlete of the Week: Ellie Sandholm

Olivia Burtram, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

In her final year at La Salle, senior Ellie Sandholm is playing her third year of volleyball as a Falcon and her 10th year of volleyball as an athlete. Growing up, Sandholm tried many different sports...

Photo Story: La Salle Varsity Football Plays First Home Game of the Season

Photo Story: La Salle Varsity Football Plays First Home Game of the Season

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief September 14, 2022

On Friday Sept. 9th, the La Salle varsity football team had their first home game against Seaside High School. The game resulted in a loss of 0 to 37.  Also debuting on Friday, the new La Salle...

Other than her position of defensive back for the La Salle football team, junior Olivia Fuchs would also like to try being a lineman.

Athlete of the Week: Olivia Fuchs

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief September 7, 2022

Junior Olivia Fuchs is no stranger to trying new things, as she has played multiple sports, plays multiple instruments, and has come to love her hobby of wakeboarding. This year will be no different as...

Senior Natalie Pfleger played as a forward for La Salle’s soccer team, becoming a team captain and contributing to their success in the state competition.

Next Level Seniors: Natalie Pfleger Commits to Minnesota for Collegiate Soccer

Andrew Clair, Editor June 1, 2022

Senior Natalie Pfleger was four years old when she began playing soccer, and although it has not always been easy, soccer has always been her favorite sport. Even in elementary school, she had dreams of...

In his free time, senior Mizael Harris enjoys playing FIFA at home, as well as jumping on trampolines. “Whenever I see a trampoline, I have to go jump on it,” he said.

After Four “Surreal” Seasons of Soccer at La Salle, Mizael Harris Heads to Augsburg University

Mary Loeb, Editor in Chief June 1, 2022

Senior Mizael Harris’ first memories of soccer date back to age three, when he spent weekends playing at the Tualatin Indoor Soccer Arena, as well as lessons on how to dribble from his grandpa.  “I've...

Senior Mia Skoro’s advice for younger athletes is to “work on the things you aren’t good at now, and you’ll see improvement,” she said. “Also, just be confident. There will be people older and better than you, but use that as your advantage to want to train more.”

Through Four Years of “Ups and Downs,” Mia Skoro’s Love for Basketball Continues, Moving Her to George Fox University

Mary Loeb, Editor in Chief June 1, 2022

During her freshman year, now senior Mia Skoro had the opportunity to do something “that I saw the La Salle team do before I got there,” she said. “I just knew that was my goal coming into high school....

“I’ve always rode for myself and my enjoyment,” senior Tobias Schenk said. “I’ve put in the hours to become pretty good at what I do.”

Athlete of the Week: Tobias Schenk

Brooks Coleman, Staff Reporter June 1, 2022

Ever since kindergarten, senior Tobias Schenk has been an avid skier. “[I] was ‘taught’ by my dad by getting dropped off at the top and being told to follow him down,” Schenk said. “I hated...

“My coaches have really, definitely pushed me to do my best, but also teach me to trust myself,” senior Erin McGinnis said.

Seven Lasallian Athletes Compete at State Meet for Track and Field

Nicholas Hounton, Staff Reporter June 1, 2022

After competing at Wilsonville for the chance to go to the state meet earlier this month, seven members of the La Salle track and field teams managed to move on to compete against other schools and do...

At Chapman University, senior Jonny Hortaleza will be majoring in Biology and hopes to become a physician’s assistant after college. This passion sparked from an experience he had as a child when his uncle passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Next Level Seniors: Boasting High Self-Esteem and Low Sprint Times, Jonny Hortaleza Heads to Chapman University

Avery Rush, Editor in Chief May 25, 2022

There was a time in senior Jonny Hortaleza’s life during which he would not call himself a noteworthy athlete. As an underclassman, he ran track and played basketball — basketball being the sport he...

Sophomore Aidan McBride led the boys team in a huddle before matches began on Friday.

La Salle’s Tennis Teams Secure Two Individual State Titles

Brooks Coleman, Staff Reporter May 25, 2022

La Salle’s tennis programs headed to state on Friday and Saturday, with both the girls and boys teams taking home singles state titles. La Salle’s boys sent two doubles teams — sophomore Eldon...

Ahmann’s biggest accomplishment is committing to Linfield University for football. “Even though its D3, its still like, youre going to college for sports,” he said. “And thats kind of a big deal. At least for me.”

Next Level Seniors: Varsity Kicker Nolan Ahmann Commits to Linfield University for Football

Elsie Buczkowski, Editor May 25, 2022

Almost his entire football career, from freshman to junior year, senior Nolan Ahmann debated if he wanted to continue playing football. Ahmann said that he would walk into football camps questioning why...

“I’m really really excited to go to the University [of San Diego] next year and its a really cool opportunity, especially with the soccer side of things, he said.

Next Level Seniors: Kienan Wilkinson Fulfills His Dream of Collegiate Soccer

Maddie Burns, Assistant Editor May 25, 2022

Collegiate soccer has always been the end goal for senior Kienan Wilkinson. His passion for the sport began when he stepped onto the field at the age of four years which is why he is excited to see what...

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