Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Freshman Simone Assaf had never lost a game in her young high school career, and even on the biggest stage, a second round CIF match, she wasn’t going to let that streak end. In the 54th minute girls soccer’s match against the St. Genevieve […]
Girls soccer starts off CIF playoffs strong with a victory against Santa Ana
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer There are many different situations that can make for an exciting sports game. The CIF playoff setting is intense, game-winners are goosebump-inducing, and nasty brawls are often the most fun of all. And girls soccer’s 3-2 victory over the Santa Ana Saints on […]
Girls basketball takes down San Marino 55-18
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Not all rival games are fun: Girls basketball’s 55-18 rout of the San Marino Titans on Friday, May 7, was painfully lopsided. And while the Tigers were running up the score, they brought about some gaudy, eye-popping stats. It took the Titans six and […]
Boys basketball defeats San Marino in league matchup
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor “Electrified.” That’s what senior guard Tyler Johnson felt after the boys basketball squad pulled out an intense 63-61 win over San Marino on Friday, May 7. And everyone in the gym could see it. After the buzzer sounded, Tyler sprinted across the court in […]
Boys basketball sweep past Monrovia
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jaden EdenContributor In South Pas, positive student reaction to a School Board decision has been just as rare as a truly exciting boys basketball highlight — well, until junior Sage Wayans came to town. And no, he didn’t magically reform the School Board. Midway through the […]
Softball fails to overpower Temple City
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Softball suffered a 12-0 defeat against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4. South Pas stumbled in their eighth loss of the season, and seventh in the Rio Hondo League. The Rams dominated from the first pitch. Even as South Pas gained some […]
Girls basketball continues their winning streak with a victory against Monrovia
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer If there was a vote for the most exciting girls basketball game of the season, Wednesday’s clash against the Monrovia Wildcats wouldn’t even make it onto the ballot. In a 67-24 victory on May 5, South Pas competed in a sluggish game with probably […]
Girls basketball continues strong play against Glendale
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls basketball defeated Glendale Nitros, 39-37, on Tuesday, April 27. The Tigers leap up to an even 3-3 on the season. Freshman guard Dylan Tse (D. Tse) poured in 24 points, including 12 in the third quarter, to give the Tigers a comfortable lead for […]
Boys basketball drops to Serra in non-league match
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball fell to the Serra Cavaliers in a non-league match, 69-66, on Saturday, April 24. In a neck and neck battle, South Pas thrived on fast breaks while Serra executed in the half court. The Tigers held a slight lead for most of the fourth quarter, […]
Boys basketball destroys Blair Vikings
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball defeated the Blair Vikings 76-33 on Friday, April 23. Led by junior center Sage Wayans’ 36 points and a suffocating defense, the Tigers easily took care of business and earned its first league win of the season. “Every league game is going to be a […]
Boys basketball narrowly falls to San Marino
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball stumbled in a 47-45 heartbreaker loss at San Marino in its league opener on Wednesday, April 21. The Tigers fall to 1-3 overall this year. South Pas held its own in the first quarter, but San Marino rallied behind its star shooting guard to outscore […]
Baseball triumphs over Sierra Vista 5-0
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys baseball swiftly defeated the Sierra Vista Dons, 5-0, on Tuesday, April 20, to climb to 4-4 on the season. South Pas put in the work early, with three runs in the first inning and two more in the third, and relied on their defense the […]
Boys basketball sweeps past Montebello
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball romped to a 65-29 victory over the Montebello Oilers on Monday, April 19, to earn its first win of the year. The Tigers head into their league opener with a 1-2 season record. Behind a barrage of three-pointers, South Pas jumped out to an 18-0 […]
Baseball falls short against Temple City
Story by Matt TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Baseball suffered a 4-2 loss to the Temple City Rams on Thursday, Apr. 15, dropping them to 1-2 in the Rio Hondo League. The Tiger offense never truly found its footing against the Ram’s pitcher, batting .091 over 22 at bats. “We just came […]
Boys basketball stumbles against Alemany
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Score correction: South Pasadena fell to Alemany, 55-52 (updated Monday, April 19). Boys basketball dropped a preseason clash against the Alemany Warriors, 55-52, on Saturday, April 17. The Tigers fall to 0-2 on the season. The hard-fought game was neck and neck throughout, but South Pas peaked […]
Boys basketball suffers defeat in season opener against Flintridge Prep
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photos by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball suffered a narrow 44-41 defeat against the Flintridge Prep Wolves in its season opener on Friday, Apr. 16. In a slow-paced slugfest filled with whistles and turnovers, the Tigers were unable to take advantage of opportunities down the stretch, and took its first loss […]