Boys' Soccer Wins State Title

The Boys' Soccer team defeated McLoughlin High School by a score of 2-1 on Saturday and won the State Championship Title. The game was tied at the half 0-0. La Salle scored first with a header by David Leslie on a corner kick. That was followed by a breakaway score by Alex Sulitzer. McLoughlin followed with a score by Christian Zaragoza, leaving the crowd anxious for the last few minutes to tick off the clock. It was a great game and it was awesome to see so many La Salle fans out supporting our team. It was the perfect end to a terrific season. For the statistics of the game click here. To read the article from the Oregonian click here.

David Leslie heading the ball into the back of the net.

David Leslie celebrating his header for the first score of the game.

Alex Sulitzer a few seconds before he knocks the ball in the net.

Photos by Anita Dethlefs.

Cottage Grove Sneaks by La Salle on Penalty Kick in OSAA First Round

COTTAGE GROVE – La Salle Prep turned in an impressive performance in the first round of the OSAA playoffs Saturday night, but came up just short in a 1-0 loss to the Cottage Grove Lions.

The Falcons were eliminated from the tournament and concluded their season with an overall record of 9-7-1.

In a game played almost entirely in a driving rainstorm, Cottage Grove scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick late in the second half after La Salle was whistled for an unintentional handball in the box.

“Although we didn’t get the result we were hoping for in Cottage Grove, I thought our girls played some of their best soccer all season,” said first-year Falcon coach Ryan Cereghino. “I hate to have a game decided by a penalty, but that is how it goes sometimes. There were a lot of actions all over the field which led to the shot and the inadvertent handball.”

The game marked the end of the prep careers for eight La Salle seniors: Carly Christoferson, Elizabeth Danna, Stephanie Socotch, Marissa Cereghino, Courtney Lyell, Ashley Nunn, Genny Robinson, and Safiyah Maurice.

“After the game I told the players how proud I was of them,” said Cereghino. “The seniors will be missed, and provided our leadership all season. I am confident that the juniors will step into their leadership roles next year and continue where we left off. Coach O’Dell-Ream and Coach Braghero did an amazing job with the varsity squad and are great assets to the program. Coach Strand also did a great job developing the JV players and I anticipate some of these players to step up and contribute to the varsity team next year. I had a great year, and the players and the parents made this an enjoyable season. I am already excited and looking toward next year.”

Dave Haglund

JV Football loses to Estacada 22-16

The JV team lost their final game of the season to the undefeated Estacada Rangers.

Photos by Kristin Rubalcava.

Snader, Maurice Come Through with Key Goals to Help La Salle Move into OSAA Playoffs

MILWAUKIE – Michelle Snader and Safiyah Maurice scored goals Tuesday night to lead La Salle Prep to a 2-1 victory over North Marion High School in a Capital Conference play-in game. The win vaulted the Falcons into the OSAA girls’ soccer state playoffs, where they will open with a road game vs. Cottage Grove High School Saturday at 5 p.m.

“I am very proud of the girls,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino. “They have worked hard all season, battled through injuries, and deserve to represent our league in the state playoffs.”

The Falcons, 9-6-1, opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Snader, a junior, put away a rebound following a shot on goal by senior Stephanie Socotch. Socotch’s shot was deflected the Husky goalkeeper, allowing Snader to find the loose ball and punch home a score from close range.

But the Huskies came right back to get the equalizer when captain Lindsey Evenson scored on a rebound shot of her own in the 22^nd minute. La Salle keeper Natalie Byrne made a valiant diving save of a shot, but Evenson was in the vicinity to collect the loose ball and tie the score 1-1.

The teams battled back and forth until a little less than 17 minutes remained in the game. That’s when La Salle senior Safiyah Maurice, positioned out beyond the top of the box, left-footed a 21-yard shot to the far post. The ball caromed off the post and traveled to the opposite side of the goal mouth, where it bounded off the near post and into the side netting.

La Salle totaled 16 shots (eight on goal) to North Marion’s seven (five on goal).

The winner of Saturday’s La Salle-Cottage Grove matchup will advance to play at Catlin Gabel Tuesday.

Dave Haglund

The Varsity football team lost a close game to Molalla

The Varsity lost 44-41 to Molalla.

Before the game we celebrated all of the seniors on the football and cheerleading teams.

We also gave special recognition to Stan Griffith for his 8 years of service and leadership with the booster club and concessions stand.

To see all of Kristin's photos click here.

JV Football Defeats Molalla 34-0

It was a muddy night in Molalla. The JV football team played well and won 34-0. Kristin Rubalcava took some great pictures.