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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

The varsity girls basketball game celebrated their senior night as they faced their league rival, Wilsonville.

Senior Night Sees Win Over Previously Undefeated Wilsonville for Girls Basketball

John Pham, Editor February 21, 2024

In a long-awaited matchup against their league rival, the varsity girls basketball team defeated the Wilsonville Wildcats with a score of 55-52 on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Celebrating not only their win...

Although Jonathon Lewis enjoys watching a variety of sports, including ski racing, his favorite to spectate is basketball, and he is a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Athlete of the Week: Jonathon Lewis

Olivia Hungerford, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Junior Jonathon Lewis started skiing at the age of five when he was introduced to the sport by his preschool teacher. Despite taking a hiatus from the slopes when he was 12, Lewis was drawn back in at...

Throughout the span of two days, La Salle varsity swimmers competed in various different events at districts — such as the 200 medley relay and 100 backstroke — while spectators filled the sidelines to cheer.

Photo Story: Varsity Swim Teams Take On Districts at Parkrose High School

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10, swim districts took place at Parkrose High School. The La Salle varsity girls team placed third and the boys team placed fifth.  The swimmers across both...

Junior Kayla Chapman stands tall with a medal labeled “Northwest Oregon Conference Champion” after breaking the record for La Salle, not once, but twice.

Junior Kayla Chapman Shatters the School Record Back to Back in Swim Districts

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

During the state qualifying district meet at Parkrose High School on Friday, Feb. 9, junior Kayla Chapman achieved a goal that caught even herself off guard. “I looked up at the scoreboard for the first...

Senior Anders Bergler makes a layup.

Photo Story: Falcons Dominate Hillsboro Spartans in Varsity Boys Basketball, 79–31

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

La Salle varsity boys basketball played Hillsboro High School at home, coming away with a 79-31 win against the No. 32 team. Their overall record is 12-9, ranking them the No. 13 team in 5A.  Their...

Bergeson snatches a rebound.

Photo Story: No. 9 Varsity Girls Basketball Prevails at Home, Beating No. 21 Hood River Valley

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 9, the varsity girls basketball team beat Hood River Valley at home with a score of 56-41, bringing their overall season record to 13-8. They are currently ranked No. 9 in the 5A league. Their...

Freshman Nora Hudson is looking forward to playing Wilsonville High School again on Feb. 20 at home.

Athlete of the Week: Nora Hudson

Maddy Lafollette, Editor February 14, 2024

Since the age of five, freshman Nora Hudson has been playing basketball. She is currently a guard for the La Salle JV girls basketball team, as well as a swing player for varsity, where she plays alongside...

Coach Elizabeth Ferek’s favorite strokes are the butterfly and the individual medley.

La Salle’s Swim Team Dives Into a New Season With a New Coach

Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

New to high school swim, but not new to swimming, Elizabeth Ferek has joined the swim team coaching staff as the new head coach this year.  As a result of her grandfather living in Hawaii, growing...

Whether they’ve been coaching for a long time or only began in recent years, Mr. Dreisbach, Ms. Noesi, and Mr. Kain have all made an impact in their students’ lives by mentoring them both in the classroom and in their respective sports.

In the Pool and on the Court: La Salle Teachers With a Passion for Coaching

Emma Washburn and Harper Coleman February 7, 2024

Within the Lasallian community, the roles of the teachers and staff extend beyond the walls of the school. There are a number of teachers who, in addition to teaching multiple classes a day, dedicate hours...

The La Salle ski team consists of eight students that head to Mt. Hood every weekend for training, alongside other high school ski racers.

Falcons Are Flying Down the Slopes: Take a Look at the 2023/24 Ski Team

Ashley Kamhoot, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

Every Friday and Saturday, December through February, eight Lasallian students spend most of their day on Mt. Hood at either Timberline Lodge or Mt. Hood Skibowl training for races. The team includes...

The La Salle boys basketball team works this season as a brotherhood to keep pulling out wins in hopes to make it back to the playoffs.

Shooting for Success: The La Salle Boys Basketball Team

Cadence Wooden, Editor February 7, 2024

A group of young athletes throw on their jerseys, lace up their shoes, and step onto the court with one common goal — to leave a mark. The La Salle boys basketball team is more than just a group of players...

Transfer student Addi Koch is a junior on the girls basketball team who is originally from Bend, Oregon.

Athlete of the Week: Addi Koch

Maddy Lafollette, Editor February 7, 2024

Junior Addi Koch has been playing basketball for the past three years.  Koch’s basketball journey started in Bend, Oregon playing for Three Peaks Performance basketball club. As a new  transfer...

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