By Riley Segal Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team triumphed over Campbell Hall School in a three-set win, with scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-21. The Tigers have been practicing relentlessly throughout the summer and beginning of the school year, and their hard work was evident in their victory. The team was in […]
Boys’ water polo dominates against Polytechnic in preseason opener
By Nick Michael Photos by Hana Tyszka The varsity boys’ water polo team got its first win of the young season on Wednesday, as the Tigers cruised to a seemingly effortless victory against the Polytechnic Panthers, winning by a score of 18-2. The Tigers got off to a blistering start in the first quarter, scoring […]
Girls’ Tennis Triumphs Over Arroyo in Dominant Fashion
By Noah Miyamae Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team conquered the Arroyo High School Knights at home on Wednesday, September 2, by an impressive score of 15-3. South Pasadena is making its’ presence known to the Rio Hondo League convincingly with every preseason win. Tiger athletes displayed phenomenal performances throughout the matchup. […]
Girls’ tennis erases deficit to defeat Burbank
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team topped the Burbank Bulldogs at home by a score of 10-8 on Tuesday, September 1. Even though the matchup was just a scrimmage, the intensity level between both sides remained very high throughout the contest. The Tigers did not get off […]
Girls’ golf stands victorious after matchup against Polytechnic
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The girls’ varsity golf team played its first game of preseason against Polytechnic at the Altadena golf course, edging out the Panthers, 235-273. Although today’s match marked the team’s first time playing together, the Tigers started out the season on a high note with a 1-0 record. Junior captain Caitlyn […]
Boys’ water polo falls to Malibu in first preseason action
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys’ water polo team lost its scrimmage against Malibu High School at home on Friday, with the final score 13-5. The result of the matchup would not be counted in each team’s record. The Malibu Sharks controlled the first quarter, as they were able to shut […]
Football looks prepared at scrimmage against Lancaster
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The varsity football team took part in a non-conference scrimmage at Lancaster High School on Friday, August 28. The Tigers and Eagles took the field in a special scenario where the offense was positioned at the 50 yard line. Each team ran its respective plays to see how it would […]
Girls’ tennis starts season strong
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team was triumphant by a score of 10-8 after facing Crescenta Valley High School on the road Thursday, August 27. Though the matchup was not an official league game, the victory gave a preview of the team’s promising potential for success in the upcoming regular season. […]
Girls’ tennis starts season strong
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team was triumphant by a score of 10-8 after facing Crescenta Valley High School on the road Thursday, August 27. Though the matchup was not an official league game, the victory gave a preview of the team’s promising potential for success in the upcoming regular season. […]
Season Preview: girls’ varsity soccer hungry to improve on last year’s record
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ varsity soccer team has a point to prove in the upcoming 2015-2016 season – that despite its previous demoralizing record last year, the Tigers still have the will and power to be one of the top squads in the Rio Hondo league. Coach Robert Gallo will continue to guide […]
Season Preview: newly invigorated football team looks to make playoff run
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The South Pasadena football team’s season last year included a videotaping incident accusing former football coach Martin Konrad of cheating, a disqualification from CIF playoffs, and a sudden resignation from their head coach, which leads to the question: can the Tigers leave all their troubles behind and follow up with […]
New coaches look to make impact in upcoming year
By Kyle Kan & Jung Su Park Tiger Staff SPHS athletics have begun filling the nine-coach void left at the end of last year by welcoming three new head coaches this summer. SPHS reported in a press release that Marivick Mamiit, José Soto, and Michael Gonzales have been hired for girls’ varsity tennis, varsity cross […]
Season Preview: boys’ soccer team looks to repeat successes with young team
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer The varsity boys’ soccer team faces a challenge this upcoming season to reach the same, if not higher, level of success it achieved last year. After losing over ten seniors to graduation, the remaining teammates will have to work hard to fill those shoes. The Tigers awed the South Pasadena community last […]
Volleyball Preview: new coach Shari Iwatani to lead Tigers this season
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer “Spectacular” has been a synonymous term for the girls’ volleyball team in the past two years. Currently, the squad is facing a new situation as they wonder how they will fare this year with a new coach and additions of various players. Although significant changes are impending, the returning varsity […]
Cross Country begins training under new leadership
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Cross Country began its summer preseason training under the guidance of new head coach Joe Soto to vie once more for five league titles this coming fall. The core distance team, which generally runs distance track as well, has had to adjust to several new developments, the most prominent […]
Player Profile: Kate Kutzer
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Kate Kutzer has accomplished what many athletes could only marvel at. Between volleyball and track, she has been on varsity for every eligible season. Additionally, she has collected many prestigious awards pertaining to both sports. “I started playing volleyball in middle school,” said Kutzer, “A couple of my teammates told […]