CVHS Track: Falcons vs Burbank Bulldogs

Tough day on the track ends in tie. Story by Leonard COUTIN The Falcon track and field athletes faced the Burbank Bulldogs on Thursday, March 8 on CV’s home track. The teams were well matched with CV winning many of the running events and Burbank sweeping most of the field events. The day ended in […]

La Crescenta Thunder Takes Championship

La Crescenta Thunder 10U baseball captured the championship in the USSSA Presidents Day weekend tournament. On Saturday, Thunder took the first two games with stellar defense by only allowing a total of five runs. Returning on Sunday they shut out the next two teams 8-0 and 13-0 to advance to the championship game on Monday. […]

SPORTS notes

Boys & Girls Spring Basketball Sign Ups Registration is now open for spring basketball camp. Opening day is March 29. Boys and girls ages 5 to12 of all skill levels are welcome. The camp is 10 weeks and costs $85. It is at the Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave. in Glendale. For more […]

CV Gets Dusted by Golden Valley

By Leonard COUTIN When CV runners first arrived at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, March 1, gusty winds were already beginning to show their effect on the athletes and spectators who gathered for the afternoon meet. As the day wore on, conditions worsened with the winds growing stronger and a chill factor setting in. […]

Falcons Drop Another Match

The Falcons lose to Tornados in boys’ tennis 11-7. With the loss, CV drops to 0-2 in league matches. By Alan der OHANESSIAN Coming into the match on Tuesday against Hoover, Falcons tennis was looking for a win after a stunning 17-1 defeat at the hands of Valencia on Monday. Things looked bright for the […]

CV Cycling Begins Fourth Season

Team looks to build on successes of 2011 It’s 8:30 a.m. on a chilly February morning and some two-dozen high school students are strapping on helmets and lacing their cleated shoes. They’re not the “famed” Falcons, and this is not football. It’s mountain biking, a sport that is booming at Crescenta Valley High School. CV […]

SPORTS NOTES

Boys & Girls Spring Basketball Sign Ups Registration is now open for spring basketball camp. Opening day is March 29. Boys and girls ages 5 to12 of all skill levels are welcome. The camp is 10 weeks and costs $85. It is at the Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave. in Glendale. For more […]

Falcons Lose to Nitros 7-11 in Season Opener

Tennis By Alan der OHANNESSIAN CV stayed steady for the first 10 matches before Glendale made a run to clinch the series. Falcons’ tennis met the Glendale Nitros on CV’s home turf on Tuesday. This was the season opener as rain cancelled Monday’s match. In singles, Daniel Cha played only one match, losing to Mike […]

Gatto to Throw Out First Pitch at CVLL Opening Ceremony

Assemblyman Mike Gatto will be throwing out the first pitch at the Crescenta Valley Little League opening ceremony tonight. This marks the beginning of the spring 2012 season. Mike Gatto is the assistant speaker pro temp of the California State Assembly. He represents the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and parts of Los Angeles. The ceremony […]

Falcon Swimming Looks to Make a Splash

By Timithie NORMAN Building on last year’s success, the Crescenta Valley swim teams are back in the water and prepping for a competitive season. The girls’ team, led by Coach Pete Loporchio, has a majority of underclassmen and will focus on the technical aspects of improving stroke and endurance. “We do strength training and cardio […]