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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

To no one’s surprise, Wembanyama was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft, following in the footsteps of legendary San Antonio centers David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

In the Age of Basketball Unicorns, Victor Wembanyama is a Different Animal

Brooks Coleman, Assistant Editor November 29, 2023

Over the past 15 years, the NBA has experienced immense growth — commissioner Adam Silver took control of the league at the start of the decade and has since ushered in a new level of financial success...

Each year, the Power Five Conferences Championship Games have a large impact on College Football Playoff seeding.

Predicting College Football’s Power Five Conference Championship Games

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Between the conclusion of the College Football regular season and College Football Playoff, there is one more weekend of entertaining matchups — the conference championships. Especially for the Power...

If Schmidt could tell freshmen what to expect coming into La Salle, he would tell them about the community and how supportive and caring the teachers are here. “It’s a really close community; it’s positive,” he said.

Athlete of the Week: Wyatt Schmidt

Emma Smith, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Senior Wyatt Schmidt has played soccer since he was three or four years old because it was what his whole family played. Schmidt has now finished his last season at La Salle, which ended on very good terms.  Schmidt...

 During tryouts, coaches are mainly looking for attitude, effort, integrity, and commitment.

Photo Story: Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts Set Stage for Season Ahead

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

At this week’s basketball tryouts, the coaches watched and observed as the athletes put their hearts out on the court. There were 21 girls trying out for basketball this year, and altogether,...

Senior Brooklyn Kimberling has just finished her final La Salle season with exciting memories and excitement for the future.

Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Kimberling

Audrey Waters, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Senior Brooklyn Kimberling has just wrapped up her final La Salle volleyball season and soon, her last year at La Salle, but she is excited for what is to come.  Kimberling played on the La Salle varsity...

La Salle Cross Country runners braved rainy and muddy conditions all the way up to the finish line.

Running through Rain and Shine: Cross Country State 2023

Audrey Waters, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Despite constant rain and frigid temperatures throughout the day, La Salle's cross country team competed in the 5A State Championship meet, which was hosted by Lane Community College. The girls' team...

“I was raised on Duke basketball [and] Duke sports since I was a kid,” Mr. Ryan Kain said.

Diehard Duke Fan: Mr. Kain

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Since around middle school, science teacher Mr. Ryan Kain has been a strong supporter of the Duke Men’s Basketball team. Mr. Kain’s dad played soccer for the Duke Blue Devils, from which his fandom...

La Salle’s Fall Sports Crossword: How Much Do You Know?

La Salle’s Fall Sports Crossword: How Much Do You Know?

Ashley Kamhoot, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Test out your knowledge of La Salle’s fall sports in this crossword. Be the first to correctly respond to this Google Form and win a $5 gift card to Dutch Bros. Please keep in mind when completing...

For junior Brooke Wilkison, soccer “runs in the family.”

Athlete of the Week: Brooke Wilkinson

Maddy Lafollette, Assistant Editor November 1, 2023

Coming from a family of soccer players, junior Brooke Wilkinson has been playing soccer since she was three years old. “It runs in the family,” she said as both her father and brother played.  Playing...

The seniors gather for a postgame group photo with the trophy.

Photo Story: Boys Soccer Celebrates Senior Night With a 3-0 Victory Over Centennial

Brooks Coleman, Assistant Editor November 1, 2023

For their final regular season match, the La Salle boys soccer team faced off against Centennial High School in the Nest on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Falcons were able to give their graduating seniors...

La Salle’s cheer team shows off their moves with their pink pom-poms at the Barbie-themed homecoming game on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Behind the Scenes of the Cheer and Dance Merger

Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter October 25, 2023

After the resurrection of La Salle's cheer team in 2022, this year the squad has merged with the preexisting dance team, with cheer absorbing several former Falcon dancers. The combination of the two teams...

After celebrating the seniors on Oct. 24, La Salle varsity volleyball lost to Rex Putnam High School in four sets.

Photo Story: La Salle Varsity Volleyball Celebrates Senior Night in the Brick Oven

Maddy Lafollette and Josephine Robinson October 25, 2023

For one last bump, set, and spike in the Brick Oven the seniors on the La Salle varsity volleyball team came together with the rest of the volleyball program, family, and friends to celebrate Senior...

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