There’s Work to be Done

By Brandon HENSLEY It rained during the first quarter of last Friday’s basketball game between the Crescenta Valley Falcons and Westlake Warriors. No, the gym didn’t need its ceiling patched up, but rather the rain came from within, specifically from the guys wearing orange jerseys. By the end of the first quarter, Westlake had drained […]

Coming Home – CV Alumnae Visit for Annual Basketball Game

By Timithie NORMAN The buzzer sounded and a crowd cheered in the gymnasium of Crescenta Valley High School on Saturday as a group of women alumnae basketball players challenged the current CV girls’ varsity team in the annual fundraising showdown. Approximately 15 past graduates gathered on campus to play a 32-minute exhibition game against the […]

RBAC Lends a Hand

On Dec. 2, the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) 14U Boys water polo team volunteered at the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission cutting bread, preparing collard greens and peaches and peeling and chopping garlic. “Everyone enjoyed the experience,” said Sue Clark, parent of team member Jordan. “It’s wonderful that the team can give back to […]

CV WEEKLY FANTASY FOOTBALL III

Heurkins New King-of the-Hill, Tho Bui is this Week’s Opponent In a rematch of the 2011 CV Weekly Fantasy Football Super Bowl game, Holly Heurkins knocked off Dan Hooper 68 – 47. Heurkins’ team was led by 30 points from Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, 20 points from Saints quarterback Drew Brees and 12 points […]

SPORTS notes

CVLL Holding Sign-ups Crescenta Valley Little League is now holding baseball and softball sign-ups online. Registration deadline is Jan. 10. Pay now or pay onsite at tryouts. All fees increase $25 for registration after Jan. 11. Avoid late fees – register today. To register online, visit https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2502&season=1d3d. Time for CSA Registration Online registration is now […]

Lose Some, Win More – Falcons Continue Tournament Play

By Aimee YEGHIAYAN After last year’s beyond successful season, winning the CIF Southern Section Division IV championship and ranking second in the state, the CV boys’ soccer team had a lot to live up to. So far these expectations have been met, despite their loss against Loyola Tuesday. Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to Loyola in the […]

Looking for Another Classic Ending

CV basketball is in the middle of hosting the Falcon Classic, a tournament they won last year. By Brandon HENSLEY This is going to get pretty redundant for the next few months, so it’s best to get used to it early: Cole Currie shined for the Falcons’ basketball team this week. Notice that sentence didn’t […]

Monarchs Qualify for National Championship

  The La Crescenta Monarchs 10-year-old travel baseball team were finalists in the 12th Annual Thanksgiving Qualifier held last weekend at the Cathedral City Field of Dreams. The Monarchs were one of 11 teams competing in the tournament hosted by Triple Crown Sports and won four out of their six games held over three days. […]

CV WEEKLY FANTASY FOOTBALL III

Dan Hooper repeated as King-of-the-Hill last week when he beat Chris Aristo 73-45. Dallas receiver Dez Bryant (21 points) and Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (18 points) led Hooper’s team to victory. Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III led Aristo’s team with 18 points. This week Holly Heurkins will challenge Hooper. Huerkins and Hooper were the […]

SPORTS notes

Time for CSA Registration Online registration is now open for CSA 2013 spring season baseball and softball. http://crescentasports.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx. The first walk up registration is Saturday, Dec. 8 at Dunsmore Park at 4700 Dunsmore Ave. Come by and register in person or those interested in managing or coaching can talk with organizers. Greco to Play with […]