A stunned Gregorio Luna walked out of his mid-October meeting with Principal Janet Anderson and Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Karen Reed with a lot of questions. The SPHS athletic director of five years had just been told he wouldn’t be returning for the following year. “I was not told as to why I was […]
Boys’ soccer concludes its CIF run after falling to Rubidoux in penalty kicks
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer’s improbable postseason run finally came to a close on Saturday, February 24, following a loss to Rubidoux in a thrilling CIF quarterfinal game. After a 0-0 finish to regulation, the two teams remained scoreless through overtime, taking the game into penalty kicks. The Falcons won […]
Boys’ soccer advances to CIF quarterfinals with a win over Riverside Prep
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer continued its postseason run with a 3-0 victory over Riverside Prep at home on Wednesday, February 21. After a slow start, the Tigers exploded for three goals in the second half, electrifying the large South Pasadena audiance. The win propels South Pas into CIF quarterfinals, […]
Boys’ soccer emerges victorious in exciting wild-card match
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer survived and advanced past the wild-card game in the CIF SS playoffs with a thrilling victory over Valley Christian on the road on Wednesday, February 14. The tough efforts of both teams resulted in a 1-1 tie through the first 80 minutes of regulation. The […]
Boys’ soccer moves into third place after defeating Temple City
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer reigned victorious a must-win game Tuesday, February 6, beating Temple City 3-0. The Tigers, who moved into third place in the Rio Hondo League with the win, are one win or tie away from playing in their second straight postseason. South Pas struggled to find […]
Boys’ soccer ties La Cañada in tough defensive matchup
Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Boys’ soccer secured a 0-0 tie in a high-stakes matchup against the first-place La Canada Spartans on Friday, February 2. With the draw, the Tigers drop back to fourth in the Rio Hondo League, now finding themselves outside a CIF postseason berth. The first half featured a series of […]
Boys’ soccer climbs back to .500 with a big win over San Marino
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer defeated rival San Marino by a score of 4-0 on Wednesday, January 31. The Tigers overcame a slow start to the game to win their second straight over the Titans and jump into the third spot in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas struck first […]
Boys’ soccer falters in the second half against Monrovia
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Photographer The second half comeback attempt fell just short on Friday, January 26, as South Pasadena boys’ soccer was defeated by a score of 2-1 against the Monrovia Wildcats. The second matchup between the Tigers and Wildcats followed the trend of the first game, as the two teams received seven […]
Boys’ soccer runs wild against Blair
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Photographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer dominated its competition on Wednesday, January 24, defeating Blair by a score of 5-1. The Tigers scored all five of their goals in the first half, allowing them build a large cushion and play conservatively for the rest of the game. The win marks the […]
Boys’ soccer upset by Temple City
Photos by Isaac Mazrieli Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer fell to Temple City 3-1 on Wednesday, January 17 in a crucial league game. The Tigers played down to the inferior Rams, who secured their first league victory with a the win. The loss severely hurts South Pas’ league standing and puts its CIF playoff […]
Boys’ soccer suffers first league loss in heated matchup
Photos by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena boys’ soccer fell 1-0 to the Monrovia Wildcats in a chippy, hard-fought league game on Friday, January 10. Despite the valiant defensive effort, the Tigers were unable to muster anything on the offensive side of the ball. This offensive efficiency became South Pas’ downfall, as an […]
Boys’ soccer dispatches San Marino
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Boys’ soccer defeated its rival, San Marino, 6-1 on Wednesday, January 10 in its first league game of the season. The Tigers overcame a slow start to the first half with a monster four-goal second half, effectively putting away the overmatched Titans and advancing their league record to 1-0. […]
League preview: boys’ soccer resumes its championship campaign
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Boys’ soccer is set to begin another league season, in which they hope to build on last year’s success with a a second straight CIF appearance. With an experienced nucleus of athletes and strong leadership, the boys’ soccer team is primed for a high finish in the competitive Rio […]
Boys’ soccer finishes preseason with a draw against Sierra Vista
Photos by Isaac Marzaili Staff Videographer Boys’ soccer battled cold and windy conditions on Thursday, December 21 to secure a tie with visiting Sierra Vista Dons in a 0-0 gridlock. The game wrapped up South Pasadena’s preseason slate, and puts the team on top of the Rio Hondo League with a 7-1-2 record. The first […]
Boys’ soccer defends home turf against Schurr
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Varsity boys’ soccer defeated the visiting Schurr Spartans 3-1 on Thursday, December 14, avenging a one goal loss suffered against the non-league opponent last year. South Pasadena continues to play well on their home turf, as they improve to 4-0 at home with a 15-3 goal differential. The […]
Boys’ soccer ties Burbank; maintaining its Rio Hondo leading preseason record
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer In a chippy preseason game, boys’ varsity soccer secured a draw with the Burbank Bulldogs by a score of 1-1 on Tuesday, December 12. The Tigers used a last-minute goal to draw even with the Bulldogs, who had gained control with of the game with a second half goal […]