Huge Test for Falcons this Week

Huge Test for Falcons this Week

CV football will take on Muir for the right to be atop the league standings with two games left. The return of Connor Van Ginkel provides a big boost going forward. By Brandon HENSLEY “Welcome back, Kotter” may be a little better known, but around Crescenta Valley High School, “Welcome back, Connor” will suffice quite […]

Community Turns Out for School Carnival

Community Turns Out for School Carnival

By Mckenna MIDDLETON, intern The annual Valley View Elementary School Harvest Carnival is more than just a school fundraiser. The event has become a staple in the La Crescenta community. This year’s carnival brought together numerous Crescenta Valley organizations on the Saturday afternoon. “It’s really a community event. It’s been going on for over 10 […]

One Last Road Test for Falcons

One Last Road Test for Falcons

CV football plays its last true road game this week while looking to stay unbeaten against Burroughs. By Brandon HENSLEY At the end of Friday night’s game at Burroughs High School, the football season for the Crescenta Valley Falcons will be just half over, but it will probably feel a lot longer. The Falcons will […]

Still Banged Up, Still Winning

Still Banged Up, Still Winning

Quarterback Brian Gadsby is dealing with last week’s mouth injury and receiver Weston Walker is out this week with a knee injury. But CV has a chance to go 4-0. By Brandon HENSLEY It couldn’t all be sunshine and roses for Brian Gadsby, and he knew it. After two monster games to start the season […]

Excitement – and Injuries – Surround Falcons

Excitement – and Injuries – Surround Falcons

CV possesses an explosive offense, a worrisome defense and a growing list of key players who are getting hurt. By Brandon HENSLEY If anything, the Crescenta Valley High School football team looks like it’s going to be exciting to watch – and the season is just beginning. It certainly was a nail-biter last week, a […]

CV Falcons Look for Payback vs. San Marino

CV Falcons Look for Payback vs. San Marino

After a high-scoring Week 1 victory, CV football is focused on the Titans, who beat them badly last year. By Brandon HENSLEY If you drafted Brian Gadsby in your high school fantasy football league that doesn’t exist, then congratulations – you earned a ton of theoretical points and probably won your league last week, which, […]

Kickin’ It with Reggie

Kickin’ It with Reggie

Reggie Rivas’ soccer club has steadily gained popularity since 2001 and is now a Crescenta Valley mainstay. By Brandon HENSLEY It was technically evening, although the setting sun was still strong, and it forced Reggie Rivas to the shady part of the field, beyond the track near the drinking fountains. From there, the entire field […]

Gadsby Gets Nod as Starter

Gadsby Gets Nod as Starter

Change has come to the quarterback position for the Falcons, and the lanky junior is looking to take control.   By Brandon HENSLEY Neither quarterback for the Crescenta Valley High School football team was willing to say who the starter would be heading into this season, but their coach sure was. “Brian’s the starter,” Coach […]

Get to Know … Elissa Arnold

Get to Know … Elissa Arnold

»PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Get to Know … Elissa Arnold Minutes after celebrating the Lady Falcons’ first ever CIF championship in February, Elissa Arnold said accomplishing the feat was “more of a need than a want.” It was that kind of determination from Elissa and the rest of her team in 2012-13 that allowed Crescenta Valley to […]

Spartans Keep On Winning

Spartans Keep On Winning

»Rosemont Flag Football By Alex DUPLESSIS The Rosemont Spartans flag football team took to the field to face Roosevelt Middle School on May 2, looking to extend its hot streak on a day when the heat reached into the mid-90s – and they did just that with a 12-6 victory over the Rough Riders. With […]