By Nick Michael Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team endured a frustrating loss Thursday afternoon to rivals San Marino High School. The Tigers were able to win four doubles matches but only two singles, as they lost the overall match 6-12. “San Marino is a very formidable team,” senior captain Jennifer Wu said. “They […]
Volleyball dominates in league opener
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School girls’ volleyball team dominated this Thursday night against their rival, San Marino High School, in their first league game of the season. The Tigers won in four quick games, bringing their overall record to 4-2. The first game was a strong start for South Pas; […]
College Night provides information for applicants
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor The annual Senior College Awareness Night hosted by the South Pasadena High School counseling department took place on Wednesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The counselors offered resources and information to both parents and students about aspects of the college application process. Assistant principal Ms Ginger Merritt […]
Water Polo dropped by Santiago as rough preseason comes to a conclusion
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff The varsity boys’ water polo team concluded their rugged preseason Tuesday with a 3-10 loss on the road against Santiago High School. The tough early season games, although disappointing, have prepared the squad for Rio Hondo play, which begins October 7 against Monrovia High School. “Our record […]
Golf continues undefeated streak with a win over Gabrielino High School
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The SPHS varsity girls’ golf team played a crucial league match on Tuesday against their number one rival, Gabrielino High School at Almansor park, edging out the Eagles, 201-221. This win extends their unbeaten record to 9-0, league record 4-0. Many of the upperclassmen led the team to reach their […]
Locker room theft raises security concerns
By Kyle Kan and Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff Several cell phones and other electronic devices were stolen from the girls’ locker room during first period physical education classes on Monday, September 29. It is estimated that anywhere from four to seven cell phones and iPods are missing. Police reports have been filed and investigation is […]
Resident drives car into Bristol Farms
By Jenna Giulioni News Editor The front window of Bristol Farms was smashed on Monday, September 29, when a driver ran through it with her car. At about 4:00 p.m. South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments received a call to inspect the scene. Many startled customers fled the store. Witnesses say that the owner of […]
Tigers’ cross country executes a smooth start to the season
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer South Pasadena’s Cross Country teams tasted success in their first league meet at Lacy Park this Thursday as boys’ and girls’ varsity placed second behind San Marino and La Cañada, respectively. In addition, boys’ frosh and girls’ JV teams scored a commanding first place in running the three mile […]
Football showcases new-found dominance in 20-0 rout of Alhambra
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos By Tucker Judkins & Matthew Scholtz The South Pasadena High School varsity football team continued their pre-league season domination with a convincing 20-0 win against the Alhambra High School Moors on Friday, the Tigers’ third win in a row. The Tigers’ physical defense was able to stop the larger-bodied […]
Small explosion behind stadium shocks fans during football game against Alhambra
By Tiger Staff Photo by Matthew Scholtz A loud explosion rattled many South Pasadena spectators during the Friday night football game between the South Pasadena Tigers and the Alhambra Moors. With slightly over a minute left in the third quarter, police rushed from the field to assess the situation on Bank and Meridian […]
Water Polo can’t keep up with Pasadena, loses 9-7
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff South Pasadena varsity boys’ water polo suffered a tough 9-7 loss against Pasadena High School in the Tiger pool on Friday, their second loss in two days.. The team remained strong throughout the first quarter, and came out of the period in the lead. By the end of […]
Girls’ Volleyball shut down by FSHA
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The scoreboard didn’t reflect the excellent performance by the South Pasadena High School varsity girls’ volleyball team last Thursday night against Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The Tigers lost to the highly ranked Tologs in four hard-fought sets, falling to 3-2. “I think we could have won,” senior captain Sophia Hathaway […]
Water Polo continues to struggle as Nitros edge Tigers, 8-6
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff South Pasadena High School’s varsity water polo team fell to the visiting Glendale Nitros 8-6 on Thursday in a non-league home match. The defeat drops the team’s preseason record to an abysmal 3-6. Thursday’s game was close throughout, thanks to strong performances by senior goalkeeper Will Renken and […]
Alleged shooting plotters released to house arrest
By Kyle Kan Staff Writer A juvenile court judge today ordered the release and subsequent house arrest of the two unnamed South Pasadena High School students who allegedly plotted a mass school shooting last month. The two minors, 16 and 17 years old, were arrested on August 18 by South Pasadena Police in their homes after […]
Tigers electric in 23-7 win over Glendale
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos By Matthew Scholtz With a 23-7 win over the Glendale Nitros on September 19, the South Pasadena High School football team is getting better and better each week. Despite a slow start, the Tigers were able to make big plays when they needed it the most, scoring all three of their […]
Locker room broken into during game; suspect unidentified
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer A robbery occurred during the varsity football game against the Glendale Nitros tonight when an unidentified male entered the open door of the football team’s locker room. The players were the first to discover the scene after their victory, which prompted the help of police and head coach Marty Konrad. […]