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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

Weber plays forward since she loves to score goals.

Next Level Seniors: Allison Weber Commits to Collegiate Soccer and Becomes a Bruin

Clara Hudson, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Senior Allison Weber has had a bumpy high school career — with multiple torn ACL injuries and COVID-19 — but nonetheless persevered and has committed to playing D3 soccer at George Fox University,...

Junior Jon Pinto is enjoying his first year of sports at La Salle, participating in football, javelin, and discus.

Athlete of the Week: Jon Pinto

Seychelle Marks-Bienen, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Junior Jon Pinto is a fairly new member of the sports community at La Salle, choosing to participate in both football and track for the first time this year.  In the beginning, Pinto was hesitant —...

Wedin will be playing in the West Coast League, playing teams such as Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga.

Next Level Seniors: Ella Wedin Joins the Pride

Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor April 19, 2023

Collegiate basketball has been a goal for senior Ella Wedin since she was in seventh grade. That goal is now a reality, as she will be playing at the Division I level at Loyola Marymount University in...

Athlete of the Week: Emma Gall

Athlete of the Week: Emma Gall

Jasmine McIntosh, Assistant Editor April 19, 2023

Senior Emma Gall enjoys many things about track and field, but she especially loves the feeling of clearing the pole vault bar and achieving a new personal best. Gall is a pole vaulter and sprinter on...

Contrary to what the media portrays, long-time competitors Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have expressed great amounts of respect for each other off the court.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark: The Double Standard in Women’s Sports

Seychelle Marks-Bienen, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

This year, the Women’s NCAA March Madness final received more recognition than ever before, shattering viewership records as millions of people across the country tuned in to watch Louisiana State University...

On Saturday April 15, La Salle’s varsity track team competed in the Wilsonville Invitational track meet.

Photo Story: La Salle Track Competes in Wilsonville Invitational

Cadence Wooden, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, the La Salle varsity track team traveled to Wilsonville High School to participate in an invitational meet against a number of 6A schools as well as a few 4A and 5A schools....

This years Mens March Madness tournament yielded some crazy results creating a tournament unlike any of the previous.

Men’s March Madness in Review: Buzzer Beaters, Upsets, and an Unthinkable Final Four

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

Every year, the NCAA Division I Men's basketball tournament, otherwise known as March Madness, offers plenty of upsets, game winners, and fantastic storylines. This year was no different.  From last...

Batter up! From a pitch clock to bigger bases the MLB is welcoming a number of changes this season.

Your Guide to the 2023 MLB Season

Brooks Coleman and Andrew Keller April 12, 2023

Major League Baseball’s 2023 season is shaping up to be massively important for the future of the league. Pace of play and dropping batting averages have become huge problems for the league in recent...

Despite the challenging weather, La Salle’s girls golf team played a match at Willamette Valley Country Club and placed second.

Storm Clouds and Strong Drives: La Salle Girls Golf Takes Home Second

Mackenzie Torres, Assistant Editor April 12, 2023

On Monday, April 10, the La Salle girls golf team played a match at Willamette Valley Country Club. The team placed second with a combined total of 367 points.  The weather was not in favor of...

Freshman Eleanor Baker plays two sports, serving as a shortstop on the softball team during the spring and a setter on the volleyball team in the fall.

Athlete of the Week: Eleanor Baker

Lucy Loeb, Assistant Editor April 12, 2023

Freshman Eleanor Baker plays both softball and volleyball, hoping to gain a deeper connection with her peers and further enhance her skills through the sports.  Originally, Baker began softball because...

Winning my first match at districts was a big achievement for me, Mehrer said.

Athlete of the Week: Damion Mehrer

Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor April 5, 2023

From St. John’s neighborhood in northeast Portland to La Salle, tennis has always been a part of junior doubles player Damion Mehrer’s life. Mehrer is the oldest out of seven brothers in his family...

Spring Sports Started in March.

Falcon Athletes Give Their Take on Spring Sports

Trey Williams, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

As the 2023 spring sports season began in March, the La Salle Falconer talked to several members of La Salle’s spring sports teams. The athletes featured in his video participate in baseball, softball,...

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