Awards, Scholarships Close CVLL Season

Awards, Scholarships Close CVLL Season

    By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern Photos by David COHEN Each year the Crescenta Valley Little League provides local children ages 4 to 14 with the opportunity to play baseball. On June 1, the League ended this year’s season with its annual closing ceremony when players across all divisions were recognized for their hard work and […]

Allahverdian and FitzGerald Secure Their Seats at State Meet

Allahverdian and FitzGerald Secure Their Seats at State Meet

By Leonard COUTIN The CIF Masters Meet was held at El Camino College on Saturday on a superb all-weather track. The athletes arrived hoping to secure their place at the CIF State Track & Field Championships held on June 1-2 at Veteran Memorial Stadium, Buchanan High School in Clovis. Field events on Friday will start […]

Allahverdian, FitzGerald Find Success at CIF Finals

Allahverdian, FitzGerald Find Success at CIF Finals

By Leonard COUTIN The greatest rivalries in sports have shaped the lives of athletes and teams as they pursue their quests for personal satisfaction and eternal glory. This year’s CIF Southern Section track and field competition exemplified that pursuit. Crescenta Valley High School’s elite finalists, Artin Allahverdian (3200m) and Colin FitzGerald (1600m), earned the right […]

CV’s Allahverdian, FitzGerald, Wilbur Head to CIF Finals

CV’s Allahverdian, FitzGerald, Wilbur Head to CIF Finals

Updated: CIF finals will be held Saturday, May 19 at El Camino College. Field events will start as early at 10:30 a.m. with running events at 1 p.m. (note time change).   By Leonard COUTIN Trabuco High School has historically been the site of the Division 1 CIF track and field prelims. Last year the […]

Baseball, Softball Playoffs Begin Today

Both the Crescenta Valley baseball and softball teams had spectacular regular seasons, and will try to show their worth in the CIF playoffs. The first rounds of the playoffs begin today, and the Falcons’ baseball team will host Lakewood at Stengel Field at 6:30 p.m. in the Division II bracket. CV (23-4 overall) clinched its […]

Hobbs Winds Up for the Pitch

Keith Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, threw out the first pitch at Youth Night at Stengel Field on April 27. The game was sponsored by USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and held Stengel Field. The CV Falcons hosted Burroughs High. The Falcons won the game 4-1.

Baseball, Softball Look Forward to Playoffs

By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Falcons will go for an undefeated season in the Pacific League Friday night when they take on the Arcadia Apaches for the second time this week. If they win, the Falcons will capture the League championship. The 2-1 win over Arcadia on Tuesday put CV (13-0) alone in first […]

CV Qualifies Eight for CIF Prelims

CV Qualifies Eight for CIF Prelims

By Leonard COUTIN After five months of intense workouts and preparation, invitationals and local league track meets, the track and field season celebrated conference finals throughout the state that will lead winners into the next round of the CIF prelims. The local Pacific League track and field conference finals were held last Thursday at Arcadia […]

Local Baseball, Softball Teams Get Playoff Ready

Local Baseball, Softball Teams Get Playoff Ready

By Brandon HENSLEY The Village Christian baseball team picked up another win on Tuesday, this one a 6-3 victory at Whittier Christian. It puts the Crusaders on track to win the Olympic League, provided they get by first place Maranatha at the end of the season. Village is 18-4 overall, 7-2 in League, two games […]

Sports Notes

Gladiator Youth Football Signups Continue The La Cañada Gladiators Youth Football program is open for registration for the 2018 football season. Registration and payment are online. Football applications are available on the Gladiator webpage at www.lcgladiators.org. The Gladiator program is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 14. The Gladiators field one flag team […]