By David O’CONNOR Despite holding a home ground advantage, courtesy of a coin-flip win last Friday, the Crescenta Valley High School girls’ soccer team was unable to prevail over the 27th state-ranked La Mirada Matadores in the second round of the Division 4 CIF playoffs on Thursday, losing 3-0. To put it in perspective what […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School boys’ basketball team had its season end at the hands of Oak Park High School last Friday. The Eagles used their size, specifically 6’8″ freshman Riley Battin, to disrupt the Falcons’ offense, and came away with a 66-46 victory at Oak Park. “Offensively, we hit a wall […]
Gladiator Youth Football And Cheer Signups On March 1, the La Cañada Gladiators youth football and cheer programs will open registration for the 2015 season. Applications will be 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 […]
By Brandon HENSLEY One of Jon Sampang’s proudest moments in life came after a loss, surrounded by his Crescenta Valley teammates who were openly weeping in the locker room. For some, it was the end of a season. For the seniors, it was the end of their high school career. Sampang was one of those […]
By David O’CONNOR You’re only as strong as your weakest link. Ex-minor league baseball player and baseball performance coach Dustin Emmons and Crescenta Valley High School assistant hurdles coach Eric Kwong both subscribe to this theory when they’re treating their athletes on a holistic scale, rather than following the outdated and ineffective coaching stereotype […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Kyle Currie hit a lot of 3-pointers in the most recent Falcons basketball victory, this news courtesy of the sarcasm department of big surprises. Currie was cold early Tuesday night against Glendale, but warmed up in the second half as his Falcons came from behind for a 65-58 victory. With the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY If you were to view the Rosemont Spartans’ flag football team as a mathematical pattern, you’d predict the team would score eight touchdowns today against the Toll Titans. It only makes sense, seeing as how in each of their first games they’ve doubled their offensive output: one touchdown vs. Roosevelt, two vs. […]
By David O’CONNOR The Crescenta Valley Falcons boys’ soccer team was unable to prevent an incredible attacking display from Glendale High School’s mid-fielders who steered their side to a comprehensive 3-1 victory at Osborne Field on Tuesday. There was a lot riding on the outcome of this contest. Prior to kick-off both teams shared […]
Senior Recognition Night CVHS boys’ basketball will honor and recognize their senior players and families tonight, Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. against rival Arcadia. All are invited when seniors Kyle Currie, Thulani Kachingwe, Berj Krikorian, John Park and Jimmy Smiley are recognized. A night of recognition, rivalry and CV basketball at its […]
By Brandon HENSLEY With one week remaining in the regular season, it looks to be a three-team race once again for Pacific League supremacy in boys’ varsity basketball. Only this time, the third team in question does not reside in Altadena, but rather off the 2 Freeway on Broadway 10 minutes south of La Crescenta. […]