Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer A strong comeback proved futile in the final moments of boys’ basketball’s 65-61 defeat to Blair on Wednesday, January 24. The Vikings’ incredible combination of length, speed, and athleticism overwhelmed the Tigers early on, but South Pas retaliated in brilliant fashion. Unfortunately, Blair knocked down key shots in the […]
Boys’ basketball battles back to narrowly defeat Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Following a rocky first half, boys’ basketball overwhelmed Monrovia in the third quarter and ultimately emerged victorious 57-53 on Friday night. Halftime adjustments brought a zone defense and a renewed sense of urgency, which resulted in the Tigers trouncing the Wildcats 18-5 in the third period. Monrovia mounted a […]
Boys’ basketball falters in San Marino
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball ended their three-game winning streak with a 73-62 loss to San Marino on Wednesday, January 10, in a roller coaster of a matchup. Fervent emotions characterized the defeat, as fans on both sides were quick to acclaim impressive plays or criticize lackluster efforts. The Tigers and Titans […]
League preview: boys’ basketball seeks redemption in the Rio Hondo
Photos by Tucker Judkins Contributing Photographer Past seasons have been characterized by disappointment and frustration for boys’ basketball, which has failed to advance to CIF since its quarterfinal appearance in 2014. Reliance on sets while on offense has led to limited success, resulting in a modest .250 winning percentage in league over the 2015 and 2016 […]
Boys’ basketball stuns Schurr at the buzzer
Photos by Tucker Judkins Contributing Photographer Boys’ basketball outmatched Schurr 54-53 in epic fashion on Friday, January 3, capping off its 8-9 preseason. The nailbiter demonstrated the defensive prowess of the squad, as it utilized both man and zone coverages to defeat the Spartans. With league matchups approaching, holding a DIII CIF-caliber Schurr squad to 53 […]
Boys’ basketball falters in the Norco-Glendora Tournament
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boosted by a dominant performance from senior Nick Corvino, boys’ basketball secured its fifth preseason victory over Norco on December 12 in the Norco-Glendora Tournament. However, a major momentum swing resulted in losses versus San Dimas, South Hills, and Glendora, all CIF-tested squads, and the Tigers exited the competition […]
Boys’ basketball triumphs against Flintridge Prep in overtime
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer With under five seconds left on the game clock and South Pasadena down 57-55, senior Nick Corvino strode to the free throw line. As players positioned themselves to scramble for a rebound, Corvino received the pass from the referee, took a breath, and let the ball fly. After making […]
Boys’ basketball defeats San Marino in the Providence tournament
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff writer Fortune didn’t favor boys’ basketball over the past week in the Providence Tournament, as the squad suffered two crushing losses by five or fewer points to Flintridge Prep and Providence on Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30, respectively. Nevertheless, the squad finished with a 2-2 record in the […]
Boys’ basketball falls to Mark Keppel in it season opener
Photos by Tucker Judkins Contributing photographer In its opening game, boys’ basketball was defeated 72-57 by Mark Keppel on Friday, November 24, in a valiant effort. Talented seniors took command of the offense, firing numerous shots from deep. Unfortunately, this couldn’t compensate for the Aztecs’ dominant attack, which tallied 72 points: the Tigers allowed more […]
Bill Hearing Night showcases SPASM’s Youth & Government program
Written by Alex Betts Associate Sports Editor SPHS students gathered together at Bill Hearing Night on Thursday, November 16, where they delivered speeches on bills they had created and discussed in previous weekly meetings. The event, hosted by the South Pasadena San Marino (SPASM) delegation of Youth & Government (Y&G), was held at Oneonta Congregational […]
Tiger Talks highlights gun control clash in second debate
Written by Alex Betts Associate Sports Editor Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Political passion converged in the SAC room Friday, November 17, for Tiger Talks’ gun control-themed debate. The campus organization focused on the paramount topic in light of national news surrounding Sandy Hook, Sutherland Springs, and most recently, Las Vegas. Freshman Quentin Holmes opted for […]
In a hardfought battle, boys’ water polo falls to Redondo Union in CIF Semifinals
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Despite a strong effort in the first period, boys’ water polo fell to Redondo Union 8-6 in Division IV CIF semifinals on Wednesday, November 8. Defined by its physicality and invigorating energy, the final game of the season marks the end of a tremendous run for the Tigers, as […]
Boys’ water polo overpowers Santa Monica; advances to CIF semifinals
Written by Alex Betts and Lily Azat Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer With a strong push after a lackluster first quarter, boys’ water polo overpowered Santa Monica 9-7 on Saturday, November 4, advancing to the Division IV CIF semifinals. The chance to compete at the semifinal level marks a new height for South Pas, […]
Boys’ water polo advances to the CIF quarterfinals after knocking off Montebello
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo outplayed Montebello in the second round of CIF, defeating the Oilers by a score of 10-7 on Thursday, November 2. After a slow start, the squad’s high-octane offense kicked into gear and the defense showed why it allowed the fewest goals of any Rio Hondo League […]
Boys’ water polo dominates in the first round of CIF against Martin Luther King High School
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor In the first round of Division IV CIF, boys’ water polo routed Martin Luther King 16-8 on Tuesday, October 3. The Tigers displayed an excellent defense, stealing the ball and forcing turnovers on the vast majority of Wolves’ possessions. The squad also demonstrated its offensive dominance early on, and […]
Boys’ water polo closes league play with a victory over La Cañada
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo. Editor Boys’ water polo capped off its season on Wednesday, October 25, defeating La Cañada 11-6 and improving its second-place record to 8-2 on Senior Night. The dominant effort showcased South Pas’ depth, as the squad received significant contributions from a variety of team members. After some bad luck enabled […]