Falcons Head to Final Round

Back-to-back OT wins propel boys’ soccer team to first ever CIF Finals. By Timithie NORMAN The Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team has already claimed the title of Pacific League champions. They have improved to 20-0-6, advancing the team to the CIF Southern Section Division IV championship for the first time in the program’s history. And […]

End of Falcon ‘Mission’

Falcons’ run through CIF playoffs ends with semifinal loss to Mission Viejo. By Brandon HENSLEY They danced with yellow balloons and plastic pitchforks at half court, the gym at Mission Viejo almost too small to hold the joy that came at the final buzzer. In the end, it was the Diablos who advanced past the […]

CV vs. Canyon High School in Track

CVHS meets Canyon on the track By Leonard COUTIN CV High School track athletes got their first peek at the competition Saturday in a bout against Canyon High School at home. The meet was the first of two CV would participate as a non-scoring league meet. Coach Evans likes to use these non-league competitions as […]

Boys Basketball Advances to Semifinal Round

Falcons get much improved play from Christian Misi, which propels them past El Toro in quarterfinals By Brandon HENSLEY It was clear from the opening tip Christian Misi was on a mission to finally establish himself in these CIF playoffs. The Falcons had been able to advance in the Southern Section Divison 1A postseason in […]

Falcons Are Bullish On Their Chances Now

El Toro will be here on Friday to play CV in the quarterfinals after Falcons get by Warren Tuesday night. By Brandon HENSLEY The dagger came from the right wing toward the end of the third quarter Tuesday in front of the Warren High student band. It had been a back and forth affair up […]

Two Playoff Wins Advance Falcons

Victories over Laguna Beach and Diamond Bar propel Falcons to quarterfinals. By Timithie NORMAN If there is one thing to be said about the Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team, it’s this: They work hard for the win. The Falcons claimed an overtime 3-2 victory over the Laguna Beach Breakers Thursday to advance to the second […]

Lady Falcons Eliminated after Close Loss

By Brandon HENSLEY The CV girls’ basketball team traveled a long way to get its heart broken. The Falcons played at Katella in Anaheim for their first round playoff game in the CIF playoffs, and came up just short 44-40, ending their season. The Falcons played sluggish throughout against the Knights. They trailed 27-13 at […]

SPORTS notes

Gladiator Youth Football and Cheer Sign Ups The La Cañada Gladiators Youth Football and Cheer program will conduct registration for the 2012 season beginning on March 1. The Gladiator program is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 14 as of Dec.  31, 2012. The Gladiators field one flag team and five tackle squads. […]

Falcons Pull Off Overtime Win to Advance in Playoffs

Falcons Pull Off Overtime Win to Advance in Playoffs By Timithie NORMAN The Crescenta Valley High School boys’ soccer team claimed a hard-fought victory over the Laguna Beach Breakers Thursday to advance to the second round of CIF playoffs. After trailing 2-0 at the half, senior forward Pavle Atanackovic knocked two headers into the net […]

A Repeat of Last Year? CV Hopes Not

Falcons grab fourth seed in Division 1A and are eager to wipe away frustrating playoff loss from last season. By Brandon HENSLEY The time it takes to go from euphoria to utter frustration can happen in just six days. The CV boys’ basketball team knows, because they lived that timeline last February. In the regular […]