By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Photo edited by Brandon Yung Banners displaying obscene messages directed against South Pasadena were discovered this morning on the San Marino High School campus. Although it is customary that the two rival teams would post banners promoting tonight’s varsity football game, members of the San Marino pep squad posted […]
Boys’ Water Polo Suffers Fourth League Loss to Temple City
By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer Boys’ water polo dropped their fourth game of the season on Tuesday, October 25 in a tight 12-8 loss to the Temple City Rams. The loss brings South Pas’ record to 3-4 and significantly diminishes their chances of acquiring a league championship. Although […]
Cross Country finds individual success at Mt. SAC
By Maya Williamson Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Hana Tyszka Staff Photographer The SPHS cross country teams competed at the Mt. SAC Invitational on Friday, October 2. Mt. SAC is infamous for its difficult three mile course as the largest cross country competition in the world. Many injuries plagued the varsity teams with three athletes […]
Girls’ tennis completes season following loss to San Marino
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team ended the season with a 14-4 loss against San Marino at home on Thursday, October 24. This last game left them with a 2-6 season record and a 5-9 overall record. The Tigers faced a powerful San Marino squad […]
Girls’ volleyball finishes second in RHL against La Cañada
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team claimed second place in Rio Hondo after defeating La Cañada on the Spartans’ Senior Night in four sets on Monday, October 24. South Pas took the first set 25-13, though La Cañada won the second 17-25. The Tigers […]
Water Polo Gets Revenge on San Marino
By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer Boys’ water polo continued their resurgence in the Rio Hondo League standings on Friday, with a huge 14-11 victory over the San Marino Titans. The win was a significant moral victory for the team and serves as revenge for their season opening loss […]
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New mental health organization bolsters much needed student support
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The South Pasadena Middle and High Schools are now offering the assistance of an outside organization in response to a student need for emotional support. Foothill Families, a Pasadena-based organization consisting of licensed counselors and therapists, is now officially working with counselors at […]
Royal Tigers announced at Pep rally
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Sandra Moore Design Editor After two rounds of voting, the Royal Tiger court was officially announced on Friday, October 21 during lunch. Students were able to vote for fellow students of all genders for the first time, and consequently two of the six court members are male. Kathleen […]
Girls’ volleyball participates in Crescenta Valley Tournament
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team took a break from league play to compete in the Crescenta Valley Tournament on Friday, October 21, and Saturday, October 22. South Pas took fourth overall out of eight teams in the Gold Division. On Friday, the Tigers […]
Girls’ Volleyball suffers second loss to Monrovia on Senior Night
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team fell to Monrovia in four sets with scores of 23-25, 9-25, 25-18, and 18-25 on South Pas’ Senior Night, Thursday, October 20. This marks the Tigers’ second straight loss and third loss in Rio Hondo, putting their league […]
Girls’ tennis falls to Temple City as season nears conclusion
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team was defeated 13-5 by the Temple City Rams on Thursday, October 20, in their last away game of the season. The team’s league record now stands at 2-5, and their overall record is 5-8. The team started off strong […]
Boys’ Water Polo Demolishes Blair
By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer In the midst of a disappointing start to the season, boys’ water polo renewed their confidence with an impressive 19-3 win over the Blair Vikings. The team’s offense pummeled Blair on the fast break, and reestablished their identity after last weeks’ stagnant performance against La […]
Girls’ golf completes season in League Prelims
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer Individual play for the varsity girls’ golf season came to an end in league prelims on Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18. However, senior co-captain Caitlyn Yamashita will advance to the next round to compete for the CIF title individually. Prelims were spread over […]
Girls’ volleyball falls to San Marino in four sets
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team suffered a loss to rival San Marino in the two team’s second matchup at home on Tuesday, October 18. The Tigers fell in four sets, winning the first 25-19 and losing the next three 20-25, 18-25, and 18-25. […]