Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Schools from all over the greater Los Angeles area made their way to SPHS to participate in the 75th annual Pasadena Games track meet on Saturday, April 24. South Pas emerged victorious, ending the day with multiple podium finishes and personal records. Senior Patrick Latting set a […]
Track and field athletes excel at triple dual meet against Blair, San Marino, and Temple City
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor The SPHS track and field team continued to dominate in the Rio Hondo League in a triple dual meet against Blair, Temple City, and San Marino on Thursday, April 29. The boys division excelled, triumphing over Temple city 110-5, San Marino 102-13, and Blair 111-5. The girls […]
Girls basketball falters to Arcadia in second season game
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Girls basketball fell 42-36 against Arcadia on Saturday, Apr. 17, leaving them with a standing record of 0-2. South Pas remained just a few points behind Arcadia throughout the entire game, never finding the opportunity to jump ahead. Arcadia’s constant shooting proved to be too much […]
Senior Patrick Latting commits to run track for Emory University
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Michael ParkinsonContributor Senior track runner Patrick Latting announced his commitment to Emory University to run track via Instagram on Thursday, March 18. Latting began his running career in elementary school and has since gained experience competing with cross country and track and field teams at SPHS. Latting specializes in the […]
SPHS dominates in first league meet of the year
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor The SPHS cross country team participated in their first meet of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Hahamongna Park. After 11 months without competition, the team was finally able to showcase their talents in a two-day competition hosted by La Cañada. On the first day, La […]
Athletic Director announces second postponement of athletics
Story by Ellie CampbellStaff Writer Photo by of Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS athletic director Anthony Chan announced a second postponement of all SPHS athletics on Monday, Jan. 11, due to recent escalated coronavirus case numbers. Season two sports are now set to start on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the earliest. The SPHS athletics department is continuing […]
SPHS athletic director postpones season two sports return date
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS athletic director Anthony Chan announced the postponement of all SPHS athletics due to a surge in coronavirus cases in the Los Angeles area. Season two sports will tentatively begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The new spring season will return following strict guidelines with the use of […]
CIF announces athletic calendar for 2020-2021 school year
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor CIF announced that it will push its 2020-2021 athletic calendar starting dates back to December on Monday, July 20. The organization combined the three sports seasons into two: the “fall” and “spring” seasons, however there will not be any competitions in the fall. The new “fall” […]
Track and field coach Shevon Nieto strives for perfection
Story by Ellie Campbell and Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor & Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Shevon NietoContributor SPHS hurdle coach Shevon Nieto has always had a natural talent for running. But it wasn’t until ninth grade, when her family and friends pushed her to try out for the track team, that she set off on a journey […]
Senior Billy Reed III earns Cal-Hi Sports Basketball Division IV All-State nod
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Cal-Hi Sports named senior basketball star Billy Reed III to the First All-State Division IV team on Sunday, Apr. 26. Reed played his only season with South Pas, averaging 24.2 points and 9.8 rebounds. Reed drove SPHS to an 18-12 record and a third-place […]
Disappointment and positivity: how spring athletes react and adapt to the season cancellation
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The national coronavirus outbreak has abruptly disrupted the lives of South Pasadena residents. Many are sheltered up in their homes, worried about their jobs, and uncertain about the future. At SPHS, most aspects of student life have completely disappeared, including the spring sports season […]
Rio Hondo League announces spring season cancellation
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The SPHS athletic department announced the cancellation of the Rio Hondo League (RHL) spring season on Friday, Apr. 3, in coordination with the CIF’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. There are no plans to postpone league play or make up any competitions. “It […]
Teams cancel baseball, softball, and boys golf games due to rain
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Multiple SPHS sports games were cancelled Tuesday, Mar. 10, due to the recent rainfall. Baseball and softball were set to compete in their second Rio Hondo League game against Temple City, but both matches have been postponed for Monday, Mar. 16, at home. Boys […]
Seniors claim double-digit victory in annual Powerpuff game
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The seniors ran away with a victory in the annual Powerpuff game on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving the juniors behind in the dust, 48-27. The teams battled hard throughout a tight first half, but the Class of 2020 broke away for the blowout win. […]
Baseball falls to Pasadena in preseason duel
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team suffered a defeat on Saturday, Feb. 22, in its home tournament against Pasadena High School. The loss leaves the Tigers with a 1-1 record. South Pas started the game off with an early lead, scoring off a senior Samuel Luna-Long RBI […]
Boys basketball wins the Grizzly Classic
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor The boys varsity basketball team charged through the Grizzly Classic basketball tournament this week, finishing with a perfect 4-0 record and bringing home yet another tournament championship. The Tigers started their week on Monday, Dec. 9, defeating Artesia, 57-51. They then beat Vistamar on […]