Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer A motorcyclist was killed at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after colliding with a truck while heading north on Fremont Avenue. The motorcyclist, identified by the county coroner as 39-year-old Brandon Jay Valdies, was reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle before crashing the vehicle in the accident. SPPD […]
Season preview: boys soccer ready for league title and a strong playoff run
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor Boys soccer is ready for another shot at a league and CIF title after a disappointing playoff exit from the first round last year. Led by Juan Zurita and assistant coach David Vazquez, the Tigers plan to improve from their 7-3, third place league finish and […]
Me + Crepe puts an exciting twist on Chinese street food
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer While dumplings and chow mein have become Chinese cultural food icons throughout the world, jian bings remain one of the culinary gems that is largely unknown outside the country’s borders. Traditionally, jian bings are savory crepes that include green onions, soybean paste, and eggs, and […]
Girls golf sends two to CIF Regionals
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Golf players sophomore Lauren Calderon and senior Victoria Tskvitichvili competed at the CIF Regionals on Monday, Oct. 28. Both Tigers missed the 77 stroke cut off and were eliminated. Calderon had a stellar performance shooting for 80, a two point improvement from last year, while […]
Sophomore Lauren Calderon wins second consecutive Rio Hondo League golf title
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team finished its second day of the Rio Hondo League finals at the Brookside Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Sophomore Lauren Calderon claimed her second consecutive RHL MVP award, while senior Victoria Tskvitichvili finished fifth; both will advance to […]
Three golfers advance past the first day of RHL prelims
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team competed in the first Rio Hondo League preliminary round on Tuesday, Oct. 22. On the extended 18 hole course, three athletes advanced to the next preliminary round. Sophomore Lauren Calderon set a personal best, boasting a score of 63. Senior Victoria […]
Football stumbles against Monrovia
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The football team dropped a road game to the Monrovia Wildcats, 49-7, Friday, Oct. 18. The Tigers start the regular season with a 0-2 record, following a strong 5-1 preseason showing. Monrovia completely outmatched and outsized South Pas, easily dominating every aspect of the game. […]
Students practice earthquake readiness in statewide Great ShakeOut
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer SPHS students filed out onto the Roosevelt Field for the annual Great Shakeout on Thursday, Oct. 17. Schools and businesses across California executed the “drop, cover, and hold” procedure in preparation for a major earthquake. Administrators played a recording over the P.A. system, alerting classrooms about the […]
Girls golf ends regular season with a loss to Temple City
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor The girls golf team struggled to capture the win against Temple City, narrowly losing its second straight league match, 201-209, on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Tigers finished the Rio Hondo League with a 5-5 record. Despite the loss, sophomore Lauren Calderon boasted a terrific score […]
Girls golf falters against San Marino
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team fell eight strokes short against San Marino on Tuesday, Oct. 15, losing 209-217. The Tigers now hold a 5-4 overall league record. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili and sophomore Maya Turun both had stellar performances shooting for 40 strokes, but it was not […]
Girls golf defeats Alhambra
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The girls golf team defeated Alhambra with a score of 202-338 on Thursday, Oct. 10. With only two league matches left, the Tigers hold a 5-3 record. Leading the charge, senior Victoria Tskvitichvili and sophomore Lauren Calderon boasted respective scores of 36 and 37. Junior […]
Girls golf moves to 4-3 in league after La Cañada forfeits
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team captured another league win against La Cañada Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Spartans forfeited due to an inadequate amount of players. Totaling 192 strokes this match, the Tigers now hold a 4-3 record. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili led the team with a 36 […]
Virtual Business invites LA county students and companies to skill development workshops
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Cathy MasonContributor Nearly 400 students from Los Angeles County came to SPHS on Thursday, Oct. 3, for the annual Virtual Enterprise Student Leadership Training. Students from 15 different schools attended workshops hosted by current and former business professionals throughout the day. Presenters who have worked with companies, such […]
Girls golf loses to Gabrielino in tight match
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team fell short against Gabrielino, losing 205-203 on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tigers have now won and lost three games each, sitting at an even .500 in the Rio Hondo League. Star sophomore Lauren Calderon had a spectacular day, shooting for 33 […]
Girls golf drops second straight league game to Temple City
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor The girls golf team suffered its second league loss this season against Temple City, 178-205, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Halfway through the season, the Tigers now hold a 3-2 record. Sophomore Lauren Calderon finished the game with a score of 36, while senior Victoria Tskvitichvili […]
Girls golf narrowly loses to San Marino
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotographer Editor The girls golf team suffered its first loss against San Marino with a close score of 192-199 Thursday, Sept. 26. South Pas now stands at 3-1 in the Rio Hondo League and 7-3 overall. Sophomore Lauren Calderon led the team and shot for 30 strokes. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili and sophomore […]