Langara Falcons

By Amir Khan  Langara Falcons are struggling to recruit new players due to PACWEST protocols limiting coaches’ scouting access to prospects. Virginia Watson, the Falcons women’s basketball head coach, said she’s attempting to bolster…

By Hannah Snider Since tougher COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in B.C. late last year, the Langara men’s basketball team has been navigating how to maintain competitive mental and physical fitness — only now through Zoom sessions…

The inter-semester break is fast approaching, and that means the men’s and women’s basketball teams are about to have their most prolonged stretch of non-competitive action.

Langara’s basketball teams had a tumultuous week, with the women’s team losing two consecutive games — as well as their coach. Meanwhile, the men fared slightly better, defeating one of their top rivals and losing to another.

Only one returning female athlete for the Falcons means fans will be seeing many new players this year, while on the men’s side, the returning veterans will lead the offensive.

The Langara Falcons were unable to repeat their success from the 2014 men’s national basketball championships, finishing last at this year’s Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships in Langley.

Langara College's Indigenous name made its launch on a national sporting platform with its debut on the team's basketball uniforms.

Langara is expected to get a return on the money and labour it is investing into hosting the men’s national college basketball championship, according to the head of the athletic department.

As of 2021, Langara athletes will need to find an alternative training facility that is accessible and convenient.

The physical side of sports injuries are always talked about, but never the mental side, said a Langara women’s basketball coach.