Falcons Walker, Melnyk and Phinney Head to CIF Finals

By Leonard COUTIN The first round of the CIF prelims was held on Saturday at Trabuco Hills High School. Returning Falcon veterans including Megan Melnyk and Emmie Walker, who have been to the prelims before, were determined to advance to the finals one last time as CVHS seniors. Melnyk qualified to run both the 1600m […]

Softball Looks to Sweep Arcadia in Finale

Softball Looks to Sweep Arcadia in Finale

By Brandon HENSLEY he Falcons said goodbye to their seniors on Tuesday, but at least they can still say hello to a playoff spot next week. With one game remaining in the regular season, the Crescenta Valley High School softball team picked up a much-needed win on Tuesday at home. Of course, the win was […]

Walker and Melnyk Score Big Wins at League Finals

By Leonard COUTIN Hosted by Arcadia High School, the Pacific League track and field finals got underway on Friday. By the end of the day, 17 Falcon athletes qualified for 14 CIF prelim events. CIF prelims are Saturday, May 16 at Trabuco Hills High School with field events starting at 11 a.m. and running starting […]

CV Baseball Misses Out on League Title

For the first time since 2011, the Crescenta Valley High baseball team will have to settle for second best in the Pacific League. By virtue of the Burroughs Indians’ win over Arcadia on Tuesday, the Falcons were denied a shot to tie Burroughs for the title heading into Friday night’s matchup with Arcadia. While Burroughs […]

She Likes to Play Hardball

She Likes to Play Hardball

Amanda Peek was fearless in baseball and softball, and she’s relishing the chance to guide the Falcon softball team in her own way. By Brandon HENSLEY t was a lesson on Falcon Pride Christy Menefee won’t soon forget. Earlier this school year, the new varsity assistant softball coach for Crescenta Valley High School designed some […]

Falcons Qualify for Conference Finals

By Leonard COUTIN The Pacific League track and field prelims were hosted on Friday on the Arcadia track under a blistering sun. Endurance was demanded for the more than seven hours of three heats in each race. The top nine athletes move on with the exception of the 800m and 1600m races that will have […]

Rosemont Soccer Continues Strong Play

Rosemont Soccer Continues Strong Play

  The Rosemont Middle School soccer teams will play their final home games of the season today on the Rosemont field against Roosevelt Middle School. The girls play first at 3:30 p.m., followed by the boys. The Spartan boys defeated Toll on April 28 1-0 and are 4-0 on the season, good for first place […]

Apaches Sweep Falcons

Apaches Sweep Falcons

By Leonard COUTIN The Falcons track and field team faced the Pacific League’s strongest opponent last Thursday as Arcadia hosted the last dual meet of the year before the League prelims next week. Going into the meet, CVHS Head Coach Mark Evans knew it was going to be a tough go in all the divisions. […]

A First of its Kind: Burbank “Backwards” Invitational

By Leonard COUTIN On Saturday, the Falcons attended the first Backwards Invitational track and field meet held at the new Burroughs Memorial Stadium. Sponsored by Coach Darin Wolf of Burbank, this invitational was the first of its kind. Rather than following the traditional order of events, the meet featured a schedule that started and finished […]

Softball Cruising, Faces Tough Burroughs Next

Softball Cruising, Faces Tough Burroughs Next

By Vincent PAGE, intern The Crescenta Valley High School varsity softball team defeated Pasadena High School by a score of 11-1 on Tuesday, winning by the mercy rule in the fifth inning. The team played exceptionally in every aspect: bats were making solid contacts, pitches were whiffing batters and throws were hitting their targets. Senior […]