Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pas football team will hope to return to the CIF playoffs this year after failing to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year with a 1-3 record in league play in 2017. After losing 18 players to graduation, the Tigers will have to make up for […]
Football defeated by San Marino on homecoming
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The SPHS football team wasn’t to qualify for CIF on Saturday night, losing 55-14 to San Marino in its final game. The rival Titans were dominant from the start, scoring on every one of their first half possessions. The Tigers were unable to get any offensive rhythm early in […]
Football rolls over La Cañada
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pas varsity football secured its first league win of the season on Friday, with a 41-6 thrashing of La Cañada. The victory gives South Pas a 1-2 league record heading into its final game. The Tigers dominated the front […]
Football crumbles against Temple City
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers South Pasadena varsity football suffered another league loss on Friday, falling to the Temple City Rams by a score of 40-7. The Tigers drop to 0-2 in Rio Hondo League play and 4-4 overall. The Rams began the scoring with a lengthy downfield drive, capped off […]
South Pas thrashed by Monrovia in league opener
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photo by Luke Quezada Staff photographer The Color Day spirit didn’t translate to the football field on Friday, as Monrovia handed the Tigers a 49-10 loss in the team’s league opener. The Wildcats, who were celebrating their homecoming, took the lead early and never let it […]
Football falls victim to costly turnovers against Eagle Rock
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pasadena football suffered their second loss of the season on Thursday, September 28, falling to Eagle Rock 35-17 at home. The Tigers, now 4-2 on the year, were plagued by a multitude of turnovers in their final preseason game. […]
Football shuts out Alhambra to secure fourth win of the season
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pas football was triumphant once again, routing the Alhambra Moors 27-0 on Friday, September 22. On the brisk fall night, the Tigers were able to take care of the Moors with ease, extending their preseason record to 4-1. After […]
Football dispatches Riverside Prep in its penultimate preseason matchup
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pas varsity football continued their non-league dominance, beating the Riverside Prep Silver Knights by a score of 55-6. The Tigers advance to 3-1 on the season, with just one preseason game remaining. Riverside Prep, located outside of Victorville, made […]
Football routs Duarte in third preseason game
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pasadena dominated Duarte on Friday night, picking up their second win of the season by a wide margin of 44-0. The Falcons were no match for the Tigers, who overwhelmed their opposition on both sides of the ball. South […]
Coach Chi leads Tigers to 20-7 win over Rosemead in first football game
Tigers defeated Rosemead in their season opener by 20-7 on Friday. Despite the cause for celebration, Head Coach Jeff Chi was looking to the future with a critical eye. Watch Tiger’s coverage of Chi’s first game as head coach. Videography by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Interviews by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers
Football triumphs in coach Chi’s debut
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pasadena football claimed a 20-7 win over Rosemead on Friday night, marking the first victory of Coach Jeff Chi’s tenure. The Tigers used a dominant rushing attack to cruise to a victory in the 2017 season opener. The team’s […]
Football approaches first season in ‘Chi Era’
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Under the new leadership of head coach Jeff Chi, South Pasadena football hopes to find success yet again in the highly competitive Rio Hondo League. The team has made the CIF playoffs two years in a row, following more than a decade long […]
Richards steps down as head football coach
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor After two years of contention in the Rio Hondo League, head football coach C.B. Richards has stepped down from his position due to personal and financial related reasons. Richards announced his resignation from the program in the weight room on Thursday, February 9. An official letter was sent […]
Football team earns several individual RHL awards
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo By Matt Scholtz Photography Editor South Pasadena Football compiled a 7-4 overall record along with a second consecutive playoff berth in CIF. The All Rio Hondo League awards lists 14 players from the varsity football team. Notable awards this year includes seniors Jalen Ross and Ben Quirk as offensive […]
Football falls in rival matchup against San Marino
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor With regulation coming to an end, the football team suffered its first defeat of the regular season after falling to San Marino High School by a score of 41-20, away, on Thursday, October 27. South Pas now stands with a 3-1 Rio Hondo League […]
Tigers top Spartans 21-3; lose CIF bid after coach’s controversy
By Alex Nakagawa Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz Before getting on the field tonight, the South Pasadena varsity football team knew what was on the line; a CIF Central Valley playoff bid, bragging rights, and history were all put on the line on La Cañada’s field. In fantastic fashion, the Tigers emerged victorious […]