By Brandon Yung Staff Writer The wrestling team came home from its first tournament of the season with varied success, having only wrestled five of the varsity athletes. Two of the wrestlers were forced to compete in weight classes heavier than their ideal weights. The tournament took place on Saturday, November 23rd at the Tom […]
Girls’ soccer set to make noise in Rio Hondo
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The girls’ varsity soccer team has high hopes for its next season, regardless of the squad’s disappointing 2-7-1 record in the Rio Hondo League last year. Coach Gallo and his returning players have brought a new sense of determination to the team, which they feel will allow them to improve greatly […]
Boys’ soccer ready to defend league title
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The boys’ soccer team is primed and ready to defend the Rio Hondo League title this upcoming season. Additionally, the boys look to avenge a heartbreaking defeat in the CIF championship game against the Monrovia Wildcats. Mirroring the success of the previous season will not be easy for the […]
Girls’ water polo looking to young talent and new coach for upcoming season
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ water polo team looks to start fresh after last year’s rebuilding season. Young talent, experienced seniors, and a new coach make up this year’s team as the Tigers expect to accomplish a breakout season. Last year, the Tigers finished third out of five teams in the Rio Hondo […]
Boys’ basketball eyes a second consecutive league crown
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The varsity boys’ basketball team is looking to expand upon the Tigers’ 2014-2015 Rio Hondo League title this upcoming season. The team’s league record of 8-2 and overall record of 17-8 last year was its best in over a decade, but expectations are higher than ever as head coach Dave […]
Diverse varsity wrestling team prepares for new season
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Inside the practice gym, the unrolled black mats are crowded with wrestlers — both new and experienced. Captain of the wrestling team, senior Caleb St. Julian leads the team in a last set of drills for the night’s practice. The wrestling team, which has been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]
Girls’ basketball ready for challenges this season
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ basketball team is faced with a challenge this upcoming season: to meet, if not exceed, last year’s success. Previously, the Tigers went 24-3 overall, including an undefeated record in league play, broke numerous school records, and reached CIF playoffs and state semifinals. The team will have to overcome […]
Woman struck by car near high school
By Cole Cahill & Vaughn Hueslman Tiger Staff An elderly woman was run over by a car in the parking lot of the Holy Family Church between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. The woman was leaving a church service when a reversing car struck her and pushed her under the car. […]
Girls’ XC features third fastest time in 15 years of South Pas history at CIF Finals
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Varsity girls cross country ended its CIF run today at the CIF Southern Section Finals, which were held at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), a course notorious for its formidable hills. The girls were unofficially seeded fourteenth out of sixteen teams in the section coming […]
Cross country teams showcase strong performance at Division III CIF Preliminaries, girls’ squad to compete at CIF Finals
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Both cross country varsity teams competed today, Saturday, November 14, in the Division III CIF Southern Section Preliminaries, which were held at the Riverside City Cross Country Course, formerly known as The Riverside Golf Club. Both teams represented the Rio Hondo League well, but only the […]
Football faces first round exit from CIF playoffs after loss versus Glendora
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The varsity football team concluded its final game of the season after playing away at Citrus College against Glendora High School in a 34-0 loss. Even with the shutout, Friday marked the end of a historic run for the team. No South Pasadena football team had made it to the CIF […]
Pray for more than Paris
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Mass shootings and bombings, in a city where residents once felt safe from terrorism. Panic, crippling worry, and grief about friends and family in the area at the time of the attack. Full hospitals and nationwide terror about attacks that could descend at any time. For the past 24 […]
Tiger Patio renovation to begin during Thanksgiving break
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer ASB announced plans for renovations to the Tiger Patio during a pep rally at lunch on Friday, November 13. The first phase of the project is set to be completed by the end of Thanksgiving break. The $166,575 project is set to include seven new trees, new concrete benches, decomposed granite, and […]
Girls’ volleyball falls in second round of CIF playoffs to Westridge
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team fell to Westridge on the road in their second CIF matchup in three sets with scores of 17-25, 25-27, and 16-25. Westridge finished third in the Prep league, and was seeded fifth in MaxPreps’ playoff predictions, while South Pas was ranked sixth. […]
Boys’ water polo suffers 6-13 loss against Aliso Niguel in first round of CIF
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Matthew Scholtz The varsity boys’ water polo team’s season came to a disappointing end on Wednesday, November 11, as the boys lost at home to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines, 6-13. The Tigers got off to a hot start, as junior Spencer Gurley slipped a shot past the […]
Achieving Without an Audience
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Some of the most recognized athletic programs at South Pasadena High School are volleyball, football, and basketball. However, there are understated sports like cross country and girls’ golf that have had similar success in the past. Both of these fall sports have consistently reached CIF without the support of […]