BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Tim and D.J. Show stuns Falcons

John Sanders’ Cats get 55-21 revenge

john leonardFALCON STADIUM – For the rest of her days, Lai Yi Ohlsen, the delightfully-spirited Student Body president and varsity cheerleader, will rightfully recall Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 as the night on which she was hailed by her fellow seniors as Cactus Shadows Homeoming Queen. Sadly, for “King” John Leonard, perhaps the most seriously-determined Football Falcon, he will remember, for too long, the awkwardness and embarrassment he felt that his halftime “coronation” on the home sideline came with the stunned Falcons on the wrong end of a deflating 0-28 score.   Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

victor gutierrezMeet the Football Falcon seniors …
Victor Gutierrez

At 6’, 230 lbs., Victor Gutierrez looks the part of the offensive lineman (guard) he’s been since he first put on pads as a freshman Football Falcon. Don’t let his physicality fool you: Victor has a big heart and a subtle sense of humor (about himself).   Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

Volleyball climbs to A.I.A. #1!

Beat Saguaro Oct. 19; McClintock here Oct. 21

CSHS – I can’t punch up from my fading memory when the Arizona Interscholastic Association began compiling Power Points rankings; but unless a Cactus Shadows volleyball alumna (or fan) can correct me, I believe that Monday’s standings are the first appearance of the Lady Falcons at #1!    Keep reading ...

BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

swim teamSwim and Dive striving for State!

CSHS – Bless his faithful heart! CSHS Swim and Dive Coach Eric Niebch dreams on: “That one day, a benefactor … an ‘angel’ … will come forward to build our kids a pool – one not only of racing dimensions, but an aquatic facility that would complement physical education programs at all CCUSD schools.”    Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

Cross Country runs strong at O’Connor/Ken Denson meet

PHOENIX – On Oct. 16 at the O’Connor/Ken Denson Invitational held at Sandra Day O’Connor High School, Varsity Girls were Meet Champions, paced by medalists Dani Zalewski (6), Terri Baker (7), Savannah Alexander (11), Nicole Nathern (22) and Capt. Kate Accola (23). Varsity Boys finished 5th, with Ethan Homan (7) medaling. In JV-Open competition, Lady Falcons were 2nd, their medalists: Kelsey Stephens (3), Taylor Engbrocks (6), Ivana de la Vara (7) and Saige Williams (8). In the Freshman Girls race, watch out for Sloane Myers-Lenz, who blew away the field by over 1:30! Freshman Boys took 3rd, led by medalist Erick Oswald (4).

Congratulations, XC runners! And thanks to Head Coach Patty Egan for thoughtfully providing the “good news” results.

BY PETE MOHR | OCTOBER 20, 2010

Celebrating the life of Morgan Boisson

morgan boissonWednesday, Oct. 20 marked the first anniversary of Morgan Boisson’s sudden death from altitude sickness while traveling in Tibet with friends from the University of Arizona’s Yangtze International Study Abroad Program. His 21st birthday would have been Nov. 23, 2009.

Hosted by his parents, Creekers Cyril and Elizabeth Boisson, and his younger sisters, Alix and Christine, Morgan’s friends will gather at The Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Oct. 24 from noon – 3 p.m. to remember – and celebrate – his joyous spirit and love of life.

Morgan, a 2005 Football Falcon, graduated from Cactus Shadows in 2006 after receiving the United States Marine Corps “Distinguished Scholar Athlete” award. He was beloved as “Big Bear” by his fellow cheerleaders at U of A. On Dec. 19, 2009, U of A honored Morgan by posthumously bestowing upon him a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Cum Laude, in East Asian Studies.

Born in his father’s native France, Morgan, affectionately known to his friends as “Frenchy.” will live forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.