CIF Southern Section Announces Sports Remain on Track to Return in December

By Michael LEVITSKY CIF-SS commissioner Robert Wigod announced on Oct. 1 that all school athletics are still set to begin in mid-December, if clearance is received from county and state health officials, along with individual school districts. During a Southern Section council meeting, he assured that calendars and playoff divisions will remain as they are, […]

With Traditional Halloween Canceled, New Fun and Frights Found in the Foothills

With Traditional Halloween Canceled, New Fun and Frights Found in the Foothills

By Michael LEVITSKY With the recommendation last month by Los Angeles County for people not to trick-or-treat this Halloween, many are wondering how to preserve the spooky spirit in an unimaginable year that feels part of a Stephen King novel. With no candy collecting, restricted social gatherings and no witches, ghouls or goblins roaming around […]

Eagle Scout Clears the Way for Hikers

Eagle Scout Clears the Way for Hikers

By Michael LEVITSKY Over the course of the year, the coronavirus has forced many places of business to temporarily shut down and most people to work from the confines of their home. With no restaurants to dine in, no movie theaters to sit in, and no gyms to exercise in, there has been a noticeable […]

CVHS Senior Finds a Way, Completes Eagle Scout Project Despite Pandemic

CVHS Senior Finds a Way, Completes Eagle Scout Project Despite Pandemic

Trevor Hall relied on the Boy Scout motto of “Always be prepared” to identify and complete his Eagle Scout project. By Michael LEVITSKY The year of COVID-19 has forced nearly everyone to adjust some aspect of their lives, from altering daily routines to achieving lasting accomplishments. So when Trevor Hall was planning out his Eagle […]

CIF Southern Section Announces Big Changes for Upcoming Year

By Michael LEVITSKY The California Interscholastic FThe CIF Southern Section announced Monday that fall athletics are being pushed back and will take place during the spring semester of this academic year. Commissioner Rob Wigod stated all sports will be conducted in two seasons – fall and spring. This means fall, winter and spring sports are […]

CIF Southern Section Commissioner: ‘All Options Are on the Table’

CIF Southern Section Commissioner: ‘All Options Are on the Table’

By Michael LEVITSKY The cancellation of spring athletics across the country this year left many graduating seniors feeling disappointed and unaccomplished. The final chapter of these student athletes’ careers were left unwritten as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown. Moving forward, sporting events will look different at the professional and amateur level. California Interscholastic Federation […]

Soforenko Settles in as Falcons’ First Lacrosse Coach

Soforenko Settles in as Falcons’ First Lacrosse Coach

By Michael LEVITSKY As he approaches the halfway mark of a long season, Nik Soforenko feels a sense of relief. “I think the first practice we had 14 [players],” he said, “and that’s pretty scary.” Soforenko was hired as Crescenta Valley High School’s first head coach to launch the school’s boys’ lacrosse program. And although […]

Glendale’s Stengel Field Unveils Newest Renovations

Glendale’s Stengel Field Unveils Newest Renovations

By Michael LEVITSKY Over the last five decades, Stengel Field has been called home by the proud baseball programs of Glendale Community College – GCC – and Crescenta Valley High School – CVHS. Last Thursday, teams and administrators of both schools, along with Glendale Unified School District – GUSD ¬– officials, gathered to unveil much-anticipated […]

Former Falcon Finds a Home at Glendale Community College

Former Falcon Finds a Home at Glendale Community College

By Michael LEVITSKY It was a dream 23 years in the making.  Glendale Community College appointed its newest head football coach on Feb. 11, naming former CVHS Falcon Tanner Farwell as interim head coach for the 2020 season. The coach will hold the interim tag for one year before the college makes a decision regarding […]

Falcons Win 10th Straight, One Win from League Title

Falcons Win 10th Straight, One Win from League Title

  By Michael LEVITSKY Coming off a three-point victory against Muir High School on Friday, Shawn Zargarian’s boys went into their final road game of the season hoping to get one step closer to that elusive Pacific League title. A 20-point victory against Tuesday’s opponents, the Hoover Tornadoes, surely helped. The last time these two […]