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Spartans fall to Arroyo Knights, 21-23

On Friday October 7th, the La Canada football team took on the Arroyo High School Knights in their last non-league match of the season. Despite leading at the half, the undermanned LC team fell to Arroyo 23-21. Starting in place of injured Matt Jones, Grant Owen led the Spartans to their first touchdown after a [...]

LC Polo Slaughters the Rams 20-10

On Tuesday, October 4th, Boy’s Water Polo rockedTemple City by a score of 20-10 in the first league game of the season.  The Spartans played especially well in front of the large home crowd. “I don’t know if it changed our game plan at all,” explained senior star James Toomarian, “but I certainly felt motivated [...]

Spartan football narrowly defeats Dynamiters

The Spartans swung through Glendale on Friday, September 16 and fired on all cylinders against the Glendale Nitros. La Cañada started the game very strong with early defensive stops from Kevin Paynter, who deflected a 50-yard pass. The solid defense of the Spartans translated into a solid run down the field, which ended with a [...]

Spartan football falls short to Alhambra 34-14

Spartan football opened its season on Friday, September 9 in Alhambra against the Alhambra High School Moors.  Though the Spartans led by quarterback Matt Jones came out strong, scoring a touchdown within the first minute of play, they weren’t able to hold it together all four quarters. “The attitude is great and we have a [...]

Girl’s Golf Continues Strong With a Win

The La Canada Girls Golf team improved their record to 3-0 Tuesday, September 6, handily defeating the visiting South Pasadena Tigers 224 to 247.  Leading the effort were Junior Jennifer Kim and Sophomore Melissa Leo who shot 37 and 42 respectively. This win extends a streak that, excluding playoffs, continues all the way into last [...]

Spartans Lose Quarterfinals 0-1 to Salesian

The Spartan boys’ varsity soccer season has come to an end after three months of games and many more months of practice. The hard work and dedication of the soccer players won them a chance to play against Salesian High School in the CIF quarterfinals on February 25, 2010. Both teams played tough soccer throughout [...]