By Julian Prime Sports Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz The powerful boys’ volleyball team has adapted seamlessly to their new setup after winning their second straight game over the La Salle Lancers in three straight sets. The boys, now at 2-0, are still adjusting to new positions and additions, but have shown no signs of less […]
Softball surprises Schurr with 4-3 comeback win
By Kevin Park & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim The softball team fought back from a three-run deficit to defeat Schurr High School 4-3 on Thursday, March 12, extending its record to 2-2. Senior Cassie Baca held the mound in the home game, earning nine strikeouts over seven innings. Schurr threatened Baca early with […]
Baseball stampedes over Mustangs, 6-2
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The South Pas baseball team walked off in triumph after a dominant seven innings against the Salesian Mustangs with a final score of 6-2 on Thursday, March 12. The Tigers wanted to bounce back after Tuesday’s loss against Polytechnic High School and the the Tigers did […]
Girls’ basketball triumphant in DIII state playoff debut
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back from their loss in CIF semifinals with a 64-41 win over Legacy High School on Wednesday, March 11 in Division III state playoffs. Although South Pasadena had the home court advantage, both teams were sucked into each others’ defense […]
Volleyball begins journey for third CIF crown with first win against San Marcos
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer The boys’ varsity volleyball team upset the San Marcos Royals on Tuesday, March 10, with the Tigers coming away as five-set victors. South Pas and San Marcos consistently traded sets back and forth until the Tigers pulled away with a clutch performance during the fifth and final set. The […]
Baseball hit with first loss of the season against Poly
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys varsity baseball team suffered their first loss of the the preseason after a frustrating 7-6 defeat to Polytechnic High School on Tuesday, March 10. After a three game win streak, the boys was well prepared for Tuesday’s matchup against Poly, but fell short after […]
Badminton still looking for first win after loss to San Marino
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer The badminton team held its third match of the season against the San Marino High School Titans on Tuesday, March 10. The Tigers were defeated again, winning only one of their 16 games against the Titans’ experienced squad. Sophomore Michael Wu earned a win in boys’ singles, finishing 21-19 and 21-15. […]
Boys’ volleyball plans to ride on success of past seasons
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer Expectations toward the boys’ varsity volleyball team’s performance throughout the upcoming season have never been so high. The Tigers have won every single Rio Hondo League game since 2011, attaining the league championship the past three seasons with a dominate 23-1 record. The team’s impressive list of accomplishments does […]
Swimming hopes to make an impact in division II
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The South Pasadena swimming team is looking forward to an excellent season in their first year in CIF Division II. The Rio Hondo League has been in Division I for many years, making it very difficult for the Tigers to go far in CIF. “We were always sort of out […]
Boys’ soccer loses heartbreaker in CIF finals
By Julian Prime Sports Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz The boys’ soccer team’s magical run in CIF playoffs came to an end on Friday, March 7, when the Monrovia Wildcats topped the Tigers 1-0 in the CIF-SS Division VI final in a high-octane physical game. The game marks the end of CIF division playoffs, but […]
Baseball 3-0 after win over Hamilton
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys varsity baseball team shutout Hamilton High School 4-0 last Saturday, improving to 3-0 on the season. The team, led by senior pitcher Jorge Puig managed to outplay the Yankees both on defense and offense. “I did what I practiced with coach [and] I was […]
Softball looking for more success after 1-0 league start
By Kevin Park & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity softball team finished the first week of its 2015 season with two well-fought games against Montebello and Heritage Christian on Monday and Thursday, March 2 and 5, respectively. The Tigers stand at 1-0 in league and 1-1 overall, with 16 more games […]
Optimistic season looms for boys’ tennis
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor After previous varsity tennis coach Mr. Jim Asher resigned from his position, SPHS alumnus Marivick Mamiit stepped up to the position. With the fresh new team of twelve, the boys’ tennis team is prepping for success through conditioning, challenge matches, and constant drilling. The new team is underclassmen heavy, with […]
Badminton hoping to overcome inexperience as season continues
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer For the first time in history, a badminton team representing South Pasadena High School is stepping onto the court. Starting off with a blank slate, the varsity badminton team is raring to test its mettle against veteran badminton squads from Mark Keppel High School, Alhambra High School, and San Marino […]
Boys’ golf: youthful team looking for success in upcoming season
By Alex Nakagawa Assoc. Sports Editor It was a rough stretch of multiple injuries and opponent scandals for the South Pasadena High School boys’ golf team last season. From collarbone injuries to an incident where a La Cañada golfer lowered his score untruthfully, humility was an attribute that the golfers at South Pasadena needed to […]
Boys’ baseball confident this season will be different
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena’s boys’ baseball team is clearing the dugout and making way for the 2015 season of Rio Hondo League baseball. The team has already topped St. Francis High School in a 3-2 extra inning thriller, and Marshall Fundamental by a score of 12-7. The team is now […]