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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

Chris Rusth has a tradition of eating a Payday candy bar before each Falcons football game.

Athlete of the Week: Chris Rusth

Olivia Hungerford, Staff Reporter October 25, 2023

Senior Chris Rusth is both a running back and a linebacker for La Salle’s varsity football team, a sport he’s been participating in since he arrived at La Salle during his junior year. Rusth left...

Junior Brooke Wilkinson, along with an opponent, walks towards the Canby goalie in anticipation for her throw-in.

Shooting for State: Girls Varsity Soccer Team Reflects on the Regular Season and Looks Ahead to the Playoffs

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

The La Salle girls varsity soccer team is heading into their last few games of the regular season with distinct goals for the playoffs ahead and a commitment to making those goals a reality.  The team’s...

La Salle’s varsity volleyball team hosted future Falcons on Tuesday, Oct. 17 during their Future Falcon Night game against Hood River Valley.

Varsity Volleyball Serves Up a Win Against Hood River Valley

Mackenzie Torres, Managing Editor October 18, 2023

La Salle’s girls varsity volleyball team added another victory to their season record on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The game also served as Future Falcon Night for the team, and the stands were packed with...

Sophomore Ben Macias enjoys the focused, but also fun dynamic of the La Salle soccer squad

Athlete of the Week: Ben Macias

Lucas Hungerford, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

Sophomore Ben Macias plays as both a striker and winger for the boys varsity soccer team at La Salle, and has been playing soccer for as long as he can remember. Macias has enjoyed his time playing...

The girls and boys varsity cross country teams had athletes breaking personal and season records at the Lewis and Clark Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Breaking Records: Cross Country Competes in Invitational Meet

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief October 18, 2023

Finishing up the season before districts, the La Salle girls and boys cross country teams competed in the Lewis and Clark Invitational meet at Milo McIver State Park, breaking some records while they...

Before the game all nine seniors were celebrated in honor of their dedication to La Salle’s soccer program.

Photo Story: Girls Soccer Conquer the Cougars on Senior Night

Clara Hudson, Assistant Editor October 18, 2023

In their final league game at the nest, nine seniors took the field one last time all together. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, La Salle, ranked #4, went up against the Canby Cougars, ranked #5, which resulted...

For senior Tyler Smith, being a part of the cross country team has helped him improve his mentality greatly.

Athlete of the Week: Tyler Smith

Greta Dazer, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

Senior Tyler Smith is soon concluding his fourth year of cross country at La Salle. Although Smith wasn’t initially planning on running in high school, his passion for the sport has continued to grow...

Although Lillard has left, Blazers fans will still wear their Lillard gear. “I will miss him dearly, [but] I will continue to wear my Damian Lillard gear with pride,” Mr. Larson said.

End of an Era: La Salle Reacts to Damian Lillard’s Trade News

Clara Hudson, Assistant Editor October 11, 2023

“Dame time” is over. The news that Trail Blazers fans had been dreading since July — when Portland's point guard Damian Lillard requested a trade — finally arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 27th when...

This year’s college football field is wide open, with a flurry of potential College Football Playoff matchups.

College Football: Rising Teams, a Fantastic Heisman Race, and Notable Matchups Going Forward

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

We currently sit at the hallway point of the college football regular season, and it has not disappointed. With a potential three-peat from the Georgia Bulldogs, Deion’s complete overhaul with the Colorado...

La Salle’s football team has taken a soaring success over their opponents this season as they’ve put in the work to reach the highest amount of success and changed their mindsets to “just believing that we can beat any team that we play,” junior Paul Skoro said.

La Salle Football Team Soars to New Heights of Confidence and Unity

Cadence Wooden, Editor October 11, 2023

The players are here to work this season with the La Salle football team. A team full of camaraderie and perseverance has created an environment that has been leading them to success so far this season. “It’s...

Crimin’s next race is Oct. 7 at the Harrier Classic located at Bryant Park in Albany, OR.

Junior Maya Crimin Runs Into La Salle History in Record Time

Meklit Wondwossen, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Beating the school record in the 5K was a goal for junior Maya Crimin since the end of her freshman year of running for the Falcons. On Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, she had achieved her goal with the time...

On top of Vala Saghafi’s athletics, he takes his academic life just as seriously. “I make sure I get all my work done before I can play,” he said.

Athlete of the Week: Vala Saghafi

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Freshman Vala Saghafi is a starter on the La Salle varsity soccer team, and has been playing soccer since “as long as I could walk,” he said. “I really like soccer just because the minute I step...

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