Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The senior class triumphed 44-12 in the annual PowderPuff game on Friday, March 9, as senior Riley Segal led her team with four touchdowns. With the yearly festivities underway, the senior and junior classes took to the Roosevelt field vying to win the title for their grade. The two […]
Boys’ soccer finesses first round of CIF against Crean Lutheran
Boys’ soccer triumphed 2-1 over Crean Lutheran in the first round of CIF play on Friday, February 16. Despite a stagnant first half, the team utilized its superior ball movement to punish the Irvine Saints’s defense and subsequently advance to the second round of the postseason. After winning a miraculous wildcard match on Wednesday, the […]
Matt Wakumoto
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Boys’ volleyball loses CIF bid against Santa Monica
Boys’ volleyball ended its campaign for a CIF title on Thursday, May 11, after falling to the second-seeded Santa Monica Vikings. Playing as the underdog, South Pas’ sheer tenacity and will to win kept each set close. Unfortunately for the Tigers, Santa Monica prevailed in the most pivotal, clutch portions of the game, to silence […]
Boys’ volleyball dispatches Santiago in first round of CIF
Photos by Kevin Huang Senior Staff Photographer After becoming league champions a week ago, boys’ volleyball dominated in its first CIF game of the season, on Tuesday, May 9. The team easily dispatched the Santiago Sharks in four sets, while advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Despite a lethargic start, the team gradually […]
Boys’ volleyball opens league play with victory over La Cañada
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Boys’ varsity volleyball opened league play with a dominant three set sweep against the reigning champions, the La Cañada Spartans, on Thursday, March 23. The team dispatched the Spartans effortlessly, and in the process established solid footing in Rio Hondo. South Pasadena silenced La Cañada’s […]
Boys’ volleyball dominates La Salle at home
Photos by Hana Tyszka Boys’ varsity volleyball cruised to its fourth win of the season against the La Salle Lancers on Thursday, March 16. The three set win preserved South Pas’ perfect record while allowing the team to further strengthen its presence up front. The home victory included three dominants wins, with scores of 25-16, […]
Volleyball dominates Cathedral in home opener
Photos by Hana Tyszka Online Managing Editor Boys’ varsity volleyball won its second consecutive game of the season in a three set sweep on Tuesday, February 7. The team dominated the Cathedral Phantoms behind the will of the Tigers’ experienced seniors and well-balanced front line. The bleachers in South Pas’ gym were littered with parents, who […]
Season Preview: Boys’ Volleyball
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor With the spring season looming, boys’ varsity volleyball returns to the gym to begin its search for a league title. The team has been jumping and squatting in the gym while preparing to reenter the Rio Hondo League and seek revenge against the La Cañada Spartans, who […]
Richards steps down as head football coach
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor After two years of contention in the Rio Hondo League, head football coach C.B. Richards has stepped down from his position due to personal and financial related reasons. Richards announced his resignation from the program in the weight room on Thursday, February 9. An official letter was sent […]
Boys’ basketball defeats Monrovia in senior night thriller
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Staff Photographer The boys’ basketball team secured fourth place in the Rio Hondo League with a comeback win over the Monrovia Wildcats on Wednesday, February 1. The team displayed its senior leadership and clutch shooting from behind the arc in the 53-48 senior night […]
Boys’ basketball claims first league win over Blair
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Managing Online Editor The boys’ basketball team overcame its recent confidence issues with a compelling victory over the second place Blair Vikings on Friday, January 27. The narrow, 64-62 win allowed the Tigers to display their stout outside shooting, while winning their first league […]
Boys’ basketball defeated by first place Spartans at home
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The boys’ basketball team lost its fifth consecutive league game of the season to the undefeated La Cañada Spartans, on Wednesday, January 25. Despite showing glimpses of brilliance in the first quarter, the team folded under the pressure of La Cañada’s […]
Boys’ basketball unsuccessful against Blair in fourth league loss
Written By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos By Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The boys’ basketball team lost its fourth league game of the season to the Blair Vikings on Friday, January 20. With tensions rising in the struggling program, the team displayed their versatility, with an impressive overall performance in the 73-52 road […]
Boys’ Basketball falls to San Marino at home
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Video by Tucker Judkins, Brian Kojima, & Nick Michael The boys’ basketball team lost its sixth consecutive game of the season to the San Marino Titans on Wednesday, January 18. The 64-54 loss epitomized the Tigers’ recent league struggles and inability to perform […]
Boys’ basketball falls to Monrovia in first league game
By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The boys’ basketball team lost its first league game of the season to the Monrovia Wildcats, 51-49, on Wednesday, January 11. South Pas’ pep squad and cheering fan base served as an eloquent backdrop for their compelling loss. The luster and lore […]