By Nick Michael Staff Writer The varsity boys’ water polo team entered the tournament on Saturday, September 19 having played brilliantly on the previous day, winning its first two games in the Los Altos Tournament comfortably. However, Saturday’s games were more of a struggle for the Tigers, who wound up winning one and losing two. […]
Football drops Glendale to stay hot during preseason play
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The Tigers claimed another victory on Friday, September 18 against the Glendale High School Nitros by a remarkable score of 51-21. This promising squad is showing great signs of potential for a successful season after winning their third straight preseason game. The Tigers were making play […]
Cross Country debuts talent at Woodbridge Invitational
By Isabel Barbera and Olivia Chiu Tiger Staff Photos by Hana Tyszka The SPHS varsity cross country team ran its first season race at the Woodbridge Invitational in Orange County Great Park with the boys’ team securing fifth place in its division of 22, and the girls’ securing seventh out of 21. Woodbridge is the […]
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Bassett to build momentum before league play
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team triumphed over Bassett High School at home in three sets with scores of 25-8, 25-6, and 25-7. South Pasadena’s record now stands at 6-1. The Olympians couldn’t handle the Tigers’ high-caliber style of play, and the home squad easily won the game. […]
Boys’ water polo showcases strong play throughout Los Altos Tournament
By Nick Michael Staff Writer After Thursday’s disappointing loss to Montebello High School, the varsity boys’ water polo team was eager to get back on the right track. The boys did just that on Friday, as they soundly won both of their games in the Los Altos Tournament, by scores of 18-2 and 16-8. “These […]
Clubs gather in gym to recruit members at Club Rush
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The annual two-day Club Rush concluded Thursday, September 17, with dozens of clubs satisfied with their new recruits. Students described it as fun, interesting, and exciting, with the general consensus being that Club Rush was a resounding success this year. “It was cool, but very crowded, […]
Initial round of Rose Court tryouts come to a close
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Young adults from across all areas of Pasadena participated in the first round of Royal Court tryouts on September 12, 2015 at the Tournament House. To qualify for this, one must be either a senior in one of the twenty- seven eligible high schools or a student enrolled at Pasadena […]
Boys’ water polo falls to Montebello to suffer first loss
By Nick Michael Staff Writer The varsity boys’ water polo team’s undefeated streak ended on Thursday, September 17, away at Montebello High School, as the Tigers fell to the Montebello Oilers by a score of 13-8. The boys kept it close in the first quarter, scoring two goals and conceding three. In the second quarter, […]
Boys’ water polo continues winning streak with victory against Glendale
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team yet again strolled to an easy victory on Tuesday, September 15, defeating the Glendale High School Dynamiters by a score of 19-7. The Tigers got off to a bit of a slow start offensively, but were eventually able to score […]
New local outreach organization holds informational meeting
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Volunteer organization Lion’s Heart celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in South Pasadena by hosting an informational meeting at the public library’s community center on Thursday, September 10. Karah Curtis, Director of Operations, led the meeting, while the officers of South Pasadena’s first Lion’s Heart […]
Girls’ golf opens up RHL play with a blowout victory
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Varsity girls’ golf dominated the Azusa Aztecs with a 195-290 blowout in its first league game on Tuesday, September 15. Playing at Azusa Greens Country Club, the Tigers were able to surmount the muggy grounds and each golfer finished with magnificent numbers on the board to […]
Girls’ volleyball drops El Rancho to carry on strong play
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team defeated El Rancho High School at home in three sets sets with scores of 25-9, 25-13, and 25-11. Their record now stands at 5-1. The Dons were no match for the Tigers as South Pas was consistently strong throughout the game. The […]
2015 football season video preview
Check out our video preview for the 2015 football season, featuring interviews with quarterback Michael Partida, runningback Christian Carter, cornerback/wide receiver Jalen Ross, and safety/runningback Emiliano Sornoso, along with a few highlights from the Tigers’ first two preseason games. Stay posted with us throughout the year for more video highlights and coverage of all sports. […]
Girls’ Tennis Showcases Another Dominant Performance
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis crushed the Mark Keppel Aztecs on the road by a score of 14-4 on Monday, September 14. Despite having no games in the previous week, the team was able to continue the Tigers’ hot win streak during the preseason so far. All […]
Eight SPHS students selected as National Merit Semifinalists
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Nearly a year after taking their PSAT, the semifinalists of the National Merit Scholarship Program were announced on Wednesday, September 9. Seniors Olivia Chiu, Raymond Gilmartin, Madeline Hellwig, Somi Jun, Helena Roberts-Mataric, Richard Ruan, James Song, and Emily Ye were among those selected from South Pasadena. […]
Travel Blog: Trip to Zion National Park
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Photos by Vaughn Huelsman My feet entered first and I expected to land on the rocky bottom, but soon the frigid water enveloped my entire body. The stress that had been restricting me dissolved in the cleansing stream. At that moment, I felt something I’d been waiting to feel all […]