By Faye Witherall Feature Editor Photo by Kevin Huang South Pasadena High School’s Varsity Virtual Business team held an eighth grade workshop which included a four-hour presentation that gave middle school students an inside look at the different departments of the business class. The annual fundraiser was held on Saturday, February 27 to showcase the […]
SPHS Instrumental Music program hosts annual spaghetti night fundraiser
By Sandy Grossman & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff The community gathered in the SPHS gymnasium on Thursday, February 25 for an evening of music and dining at the annual Spaghetti Dinner Night hosted by the SPHS Instrumental Music Program. The event featured songs from band, orchestra, and jazz band. Local restaurants including Mamma’s Brick Oven, […]
Softball edged by Montebello in close game
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The softball team lost in a 6-5 thriller against the Montebello Oilers at home on Monday, February 2. The squad struggled defensively in the first inning as the Tigers ended the inning with a score of 4-1 in favor of the Oilers, but gradually made a […]
Baseball claims two victories against Eagle Rock
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The South Pasadena baseball team displayed its dominance over Eagle Rock with convincing 12-3 and 10-0 victories. These wins start the Tigers off with a 2-0 record on the season. The Tigers kicked off the season with their ace, senior Brandon Louie, on the mound. Louie […]
ASB announces GQ nominees and talent show results
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The 2016 GQ nominees were announced on Friday, February 26, at lunch on the Tiger Patio. Three nominees were introduced for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes, and nine were announced for the senior class. The nominees were selected based on the results of a school-wide voting ballot. On […]
Girls’ basketball falters against Antelope Valley in CIF quarterfinal matchup
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ basketball team ended its CIF run in a 62-45 loss to Antelope Valley on Wednesday, February 24. The away loss concludes the Tigers’ season with an overall record of 16-7. Though South Pas was one point down at halftime, the Lady Lopes ultimately took […]
Girls’ soccer concludes the season with loss against Monrovia
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim Girls’ soccer struggled with many of its players’ injuries and inconsistent rosters throughout the season. Despite issues of maintaining a stable starting lineup, the squad managed to improve upon last season’s bleak record of 2-7-1. The 2016 team finished with a record of 4-5-1 in league […]
Girls’ basketball pulls another CIF comeback in 45-43 second round victory against Burroghs
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ basketball team gained a narrow 45-43 victory over Burroughs High School on Saturday, February 20 in the second round of CIF. Although the game was scheduled to be at home, the Tigers played the Burros at Blair due to the weekly Bingo gatherings in the […]
Girls’ water polo concedes 12-10 to Los Altos in CIF quarterfinals
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The varsity girls’ water polo team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs by the Los Altos Conquerors in a 12-10 heartbreaker at home on Saturday, February 20. This concludes the Tiger’s 2015-2016 season with an overall record 15-9 and league record of 4-4. Tense […]
Girls’ basketball completes comeback against Don Lugo to avoid CIF elimination
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins The varsity girls’ basketball team overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter en route to a stunning win over the Don Lugo Conquistadores at home on Thursday, February 18. The girls were able to gain momentum after a poor third quarter performance, outscoring Don […]
Boys’ basketball ends season with loss to Gabrielino
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena lost it’s first round of CIF playoffs against Gabrielino High School by a score of 62-50, away on Wednesday, February 17. The Tigers overall record stands at 11-17 for the 2015-2016 season. South Pasadena was granted a spot in CIF after La Cañada High […]
Girls’ water polo advances to second round of CIF with 7-4 win over Esperanza
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The varsity girls’ water polo team defeated the Esperanza Aztecs at Esperanza High School on Wednesday, February 17 by a score of 7-4 to move on to the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs. For the upcoming postseason matchup, South Pas will host the game against Los […]
Girls’ water polo clinches CIF berth after 17-7 wildcard victory over Xavier
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity girls’ water polo team brought down Xavier College Preparatory High School at home in the wildcard game on Tuesday, February 16 with a final score of 17-7 to secure a spot in the CIF playoffs. Playoffs begins immediately with an official CIF game tomorrow, on […]
Girls’ basketball clinches second place in RHL against Monrovia
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ basketball team demolished Monrovia 66-18 in an away matchup on Thursday, February 11. This victory puts the Tigers’ league record at 8-2 and 14-6 overall, allowing them to secure second place in Rio Hondo. South Pas came out strong in the beginning of the […]
Boys’ basketball drops final game against Monrovia
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The boys’ varsity basketball team dropped its last matchup of Rio Hondo League to Monrovia High School away by a score of 70-53 on Thursday, February 11. The Wildcats came out determined to make a presence on its home court after previously losing to the Tigers […]
Wrestling sends seven to CIF after stout performance at RHL qualifers tournament
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Photos by Hana Tyszka Seven Tigers wrestled their way to CIF at the most recent Rio Hondo League qualifiers tournament at Hoover High School, on Wednesday, February 10th. Out of the ten Varsity wrestlers that competed, four wrestlers finished at fourth place and three managed to make it to the […]