By Faye Witherall Feature Editor I donned my baggy, blue American Youth Soccer Organization coach shirt 11 weeks ago. Since then, I’ve spent every Thursday night and Saturday morning surrounded by eight and nine-year-old boys. My transition from player to coach was daunting. Since I was four, I have spent every weekend receiving directions, learning how […]
Peanuts offers bittersweet closure
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Charles Schulz’s classic comic Peanuts has captured audiences since its debut on October 2, 1950 and first on-screen adaptation nine years later. The newest animation in the series has hit theaters as the 88-minute long The Peanuts Movie, which remains largely faithful to its comic strip beginnings and cartoon history. Lucy […]
A senior swan song
By Alex Nakagawa Online Managing Editor The end of the fall season signifies the start of another winter season, and with that a new set of sports to be played at South Pasadena High School. For many anticipating freshmen, this marks the beginning of their new and hopeful long-term high school athletic career. Sophomores and […]
Boys’ water polo dominates RHL in bounce-back season
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The varsity boys’ water polo team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday, November 11, as the boys lost at home to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines in CIF Round 1 playoffs, 13-6. The two teams were even at the start of the match. Both sides played well […]
Girls’ volleyball defends league title to highlight another notable year
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball team met the high expectations set from previous seasons, earning the league title for the third consecutive year. The Tigers earned a league record of 9-1, and South Pas’ overall record was 21-4. The squad fought its way to the second round of CIF playoffs, where their […]
Football concludes 2015 campaign with loss to Glendora
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The 2015 football season has exhibited both triumph and heartache for South Pasadena, as the Tigers’ CIF journey ended at Citrus College against Glendora High School by a score of 34-0. The team’s determination never ceased against the Tartans, with South Pasadena converting the same amount of first downs as […]
Girls’ tennis looks to build upon solid season
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team concluded a solid season with a loss in the first round of CIF to Dos Pueblos High School by a score of 7-11. The game took place on Tuesday, November 3 at Dos Pueblos. The doubles teams played well in their matches, continuing their […]
Cross country still alive in pursuit of CIF title
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Girls’ cross country earned seventh out of 22 competing teams at the Division III CIF Southern Section Preliminaries on the Riverside City Cross Country Course last Saturday, November 14. The squad qualified for Section Finals by placing in the top eight of their heat. Finals will be held this […]
Girls’ golf overcomes early loss with strong finish
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team concluded its 2015 season at 7-1 in the Monteview league and 9-1 overall after facing CIF elimination. The girls played 18 holes at the Los Serranos Golf Course in Chino Hills for team CIF. Junior Caitlyn Yamashita, sophomore Bethany Chen, sophomore Nicole Srisutham, junior Emily […]
Player Profile: Shannon Huang
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Freshman Shannon Huang has shown incredible talent ever since she first picked up a tennis racket,. It took her only three years of playing to develop into a varsity-level athlete, and this past season, she played an integral role in the squad, performing well in both singles and doubles […]
Player Profile: Emiliano Sornoso
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer It’s hard to miss senior Emiliano Sornoso on the field when it comes to South Pasadena football. As a captain, Sornoso led the Tigers to an 8-3 season and played an integral part in the team’s ability to make playoffs for the first time in 12 years. His versatility ranges […]
Achieving Without an Audience
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Some of the most recognized athletic programs at South Pasadena High School are volleyball, football, and basketball. However, there are understated sports like cross country and girls’ golf that have had similar success in the past. Both of these fall sports have consistently reached CIF without the support of […]
Girls’ Golf looks to Rejuvenate Heading Into Team CIF
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team, though coming from a tough elimination in individual CIF, is anything but discouraged. After playing their last match in CIF Southern Section Individual Finals on Monday, October 26, the girls will try to move forward and assert their dominance in Team CIF on November 2. […]
Cross Country Builds Momentum from Mount SAC
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Boys and girls’ varsity cross country is gearing up for the Rio Hondo league finals, where they hope to earn championship titles. Both teams performed well at the nationwide Mt. San Antonio College Invitational race on Friday, October 23. Three runners finished in the top ten individual standings: senior Emily […]
Girls’ Tennis Cooperates in Preparation for CIF
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team sent team captain sophomore Molly Round to the second round of the individual Rio Hondo League tournament on Thursday, October 29 at Live Oak Park in Temple City. She could not overcome strong opponents from San Marino, losing the first match by scores of […]
Girls’ Volleyball Retains RHL Title
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a victory, sweeping La Cañada in three sets on Thursday, October 29, with scores of 25-11, 25-22, and 25-15. Seniors Taleen Mitchell and Katie Sokolow were honored prior to the game. This victory secured the league title for the Tigers for the […]