Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Basketball shoes squeaked, echoing throughout the gym. As the clock ticked towards zero, a nervous wave washed over the gym and head coach Ernest Baskerville. Then, the ball swished through the hoop. The crowd erupted in cheers and the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies […]
Virtual business plan team competes in regionals competition
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Kathy Mason Contributor The Varsity and JV Virtual Business teams attended their regional competition at Rio Hondo College on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) senior Chloe Lovejoy and the varsity virtual business plan team entered the competition with their company focused on selling tiny houses — […]
Victoria Tskvitichvili: thriving with independence
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili stood on the golf course, tightly gripping her club, observing the fairway ahead of her. In this moment, a sense of calm washed over her. To Tskvitichvili, playing golf is exhilarating, yet unhurried; immersed into the game and without worry, and she […]
Girls water polo triumphs over Hoover
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls water polo earned in its first victory, defeating the Hoover Tornadoes, 12-5, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freshman Grace Markus set the tone with her aggressiveness on offense and would finish the game with five goals. Markus snagged the opening sprint and from the start, […]
Girls water polo loses its second preseason game to Notre Dame
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls varsity water polo attempted to redeem themselves against Notre Dame after losing to the Knights last month, but fell, 17-7, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Knights sprinted out to an early 6-0 lead and never looked back. The Tigers attempted to fight back […]
Season preview: new look boys basketball team to vie for league title
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball had a tumultuous last season. Halfway through the year, the Tigers sat at 3-3 and in a prime position to finish third in the Rio Hondo League. However, the team of all seniors stumbled in the last few games, ultimately placing fourth […]
Girls water polo loses to Notre Dame in preseason opener
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls varsity water polo faltered against the Notre Dame Knights, 21-3, in its first preseason game Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Tigers lacked consistency, which prevented them from stringing together proper passes. The first quarter began with promising results. Three minutes in, freshman Grace Markus broke […]
Undefeated Rio Hondo League champs take on CIF
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera and Katelyn HernandezAssociate Photo Editor and Staff Photographer There have been two constants in fall sports over the past few years: girls volleyball and boys water polo. Always featuring a talented roster, both teams have hovered near the top of the Rio Hondo League tables and […]
Girls tennis RHL tournament rescheduled in wake of Getty fire
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The second day of Rio Hondo League girls tennis competition was postponed due to unsuitable air quality from the recent Getty fire on Thursday, Oct. 31. Junior captain Carissa Park was the sole Tiger scheduled to compete on Thursday, after the moving on from […]
Girls tennis competes in Rio Hondo League prelims
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The South Pasadena girls tennis team stumbled in the Rio Hondo League Preliminaries on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Live Oak Park. Junior captain Carissa Park was the only player who won both of the games required to move on to the next round on […]
Katie Hohman: Advocating with a smile
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer A year and a half ago, Katie Hohman found herself in a crowd of 500 peers when she stepped onto Fair Oaks Avenue. On March 24, 2018, she participated in a walkout that memorialized the lives lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. […]
SPHS celebrates 81st annual Color Day
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Masses of students clad in orange and black colors crowded the SPHS campus for the annual 2019 Color Day event on Friday, Oct. 11. The day’s events featured the annual Color Day assembly, where students participated in class competitions and watched performances by their peers. […]
Yutae Kim: Vocalizing Passion and Artistry
Junior Yutae Kim has showcased his beatboxing talents in the SPHS talent show and regularly invests hours towards mixing beats into tracks, with hopes of inspiring other music lovers to pursue their passion. Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Video by Alexander ParraVideographer Musical talent runs through the Kim family. Junior Yutae Kim and his older […]
Thea McCallie: Skating with confidence and dedication
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor Junior Thea McCallie always dreamt of flying. The moment she walked onto the derby track at eight years old, she felt an undeniable rush of belonging. As she positioned herself on the line, she took a deep, nervous breath. The whistle blew and she found the next best thing to […]
Football ends win streak with loss to Alhambra
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The varsity football team suffered its first preseason loss against the Alhambra Moors on Friday, Sept. 20, losing 35-21. The Tigers kept the game close during the first quarter, trailing 14-7, but were unable to score for the rest of the first half. This loss will set their record to […]
Season preview: girls’ golf returns with an experienced team and high hopes
Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor After transitioning from the Montview League to Rio Hondo League last season, the girls’ golf team fell short in obtaining the RHL championship. However, this year, the Tigers are determined to get back on track and establish league dominance. Having only lost one senior, the girl’s golf team is still a […]