League Title Up for Grabs

Falcon basketball can win at least a share of league with a win tonight. It will have been a long time coming. By Brandon HENSLEY If you ask Shawn Zargarian how many games in a row his Crescenta Valley High School basketball team has won, he’ll say he has no idea. If you ask him […]

Gladiator Youth Football and Cheer Signups

On March 1, the La Cañada Gladiators Youth Football and Cheer program will open registration for the 2014 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 team, five tackle teams, and several cheer squads. […]

Flintridge Prep Rebels Roundup

Boys’ Basketball Feb. 3: The Rebels lost a thriller in overtime to La Salle 71-68. The Lancer front line proved too tall and strong as they dominated the inside game. Robert Cartwright led the way with 30 points. Dante Fregoso and Andrew Tsangeos added 11 each. Feb. 7: The boys defeated Rio Hondo 74-52 to […]

St. Francis Celebrates Mission League Victory – Part II

By Michael BRUER We conclude our interview with St. Francis varsity soccer coach Glen Appels who won his 400th game on Jan. 15, beating Crespi 2-1 for the Golden Knights’ first Mission League victory of the season. Q: A lot of players growing  up in the soccer culture of California have to choose between playing […]

Wild Week in Boys’ Basketball

By Brandon HENSLEY For the Crescenta Valley High School boys’ basketball team, the theme the past week was “playing from behind.” The boys went 3-0 starting last Friday against Muir High School, Monday vs. Burroughs and Wednesdays vs. Burbank. They trailed in all three games, looking especially sluggish in the first two, but rallied for […]

Senior Recognition Night

CVHS boy’s basketball will honor and recognize the following senior players along with their families on Friday, Feb. 7th at 6:30 p.m. during halftime against Pasadena: Eric Bae, No. 15, Chris Bouchard, No. 20, Arin Pezeshkian, No. 21, Eric Patten, No. 24, Gio DeGuzman, No. 34 and Taylor Anderson, No. 54. Please join us for […]

Flintridge Prep Rebels Roundup

Boys’ Basketball Jan. 30: Prep 75, Rio Hondo 39 The Rebels raced out to a 27 to 12 first quarter advantage and built a 49-17 halftime lead. Robert Cartwright had 18 points, and Kyle Hamane added 18 with 4 3-point baskets. Andrew Tsangeos added 11. Jan. 24: La Salle 71, Prep 68 The Rebels lost […]

CV Soccer Splits with Burbank Schools

By Michael BRUER The Crescenta Valley High School soccer team won Wednesday’s matchup against Burbank High School 7-0, improving its record to 18-4-3, 7-3-1 in the Pacific League, holding firm as the third place team. Sevag Hamamah and Matt Ryan each scored two goals, and goalkeeper Adan Martinez made four saves. The Falcons sought to […]

Rosemont Spartans Crush Wilson Knights

By Michael BRUER The Rosemont Middle School Spartans’ flag football team notched their second shutout of the season on Jan. 30 with a dominating 20-0 victory over visiting Wilson.     The Spartans improved to 3-1 and travel to play Roosevelt this week. The team received two touchdowns from eighth-grade running back Louie Pintado, who opened […]

St. Francis Coach Reminisces on Games, Players – Part I

By Michael BRUER St. Francis varsity soccer coach Glen Appels has been molding soccer players in La Cañada since 1989. He won his 400th game on Jan. 15, beating Crespi 2-1 for the Golden Knights’ first Mission League victory of the season. In addition to being the head coach, he teaches junior and senior AP […]