Category: Boys Basketball

Basketball routed by La Cañada at home

Story by Ethan Kwak Sports Writer Photos by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer SPHS Boys’ Basketball fell short against La Cañada in a home game on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 74-51.  The first quarter began with the ball in Tigers’ possession but was followed by an untimely fumble on the court. La Cañada swiftly took possession, starting the […]

Basketball beats San Marino in rivarly game

Story by Ethan Kwak Sports Writer Photos by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer Boys basketball plowed past San Marino in a score of 84-69 in a highly-anticipated away game on Wednesday, Jan 18. Maintaining a strong lead from the beginning, the Tigers dominated the Titans through efficient shooting and tough defensive play.  Junior shooting guard Russell Williams […]

Basketball blows past Mark Keppel at home

Story by Rose Vandevelde Sports Writer  Photos by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer Tiger’s boys basketball cruised to victory over visiting Mark Keppel in a non-league showcase on Monday, Jan. 16. South Pasadena started out strong with quick passing followed by a shot from junior shooting guard Russell Williams for two points. Mark Keppel immediately responded with […]

Boys basketball ends CIF run with a tough loss to Highland

Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball lost to the Highland Bulldogs 54-50 in its second and last playoff game of the season. In a game that started out with many missed opportunities and turnovers, the Tigers roared louder than ever in their second half gameplay. Unfortunately, the […]

Boys basketball edges out Indian Springs in CIF opening round

Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Indian Springs Coyotes 68-62 in its first CIF Division 3A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 11. The Tigers dominated the first two quarters, and even with injuries and fouls plaguing the second half, their communication and plentiful shots secured […]

Boys basketball loses first place league standing to San Marino

Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Tiger fans came out in full force to support boys basketball in their final league game against San Marino on Friday, Feb. 4. Tensions were high, with both teams clawing for the top two spots in the Rio Hondo League. Eventually, boys basketball […]

Boys basketball slides past Temple City in close match

Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Temple City Rams 61-50 in a comfortable away game on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Even though the Tigers were able to secure a win, their shaky first-half shooting plagued them once again. A constant challenge throughout the match was […]

Boys basketball tops La Cañada in critical league game

Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Senior night and a critical league game for the South Pasadena Boys Basketball team converged for a loud gym, energized crowd, and electric play from the fourth-year stars of the program. In a game with significant CIF and league implications, opposing rival […]

Boys basketball sweeps past Blair for the second time in league

Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys Basketball crushed the Blair Vikings 70-48 in an exciting league game on Friday, Jan. 28. The Tigers started their second-string players against an opponent they dominated previously this season, before giving their starters playing time.  Eager to get playing time, the second-string […]

Boys basketball trounces on Monrovia in league match-up

Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Monrovia Wildcats 63-46 in an eventful Rio Hondo League matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 26. While both teams played well, the relatively close margin came as a disappointment for the Tigers. Right from the tipoff, the Wildcats were formidable opponents, […]

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