By Marion Wood Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School girls’ volleyball team dominated this Thursday night against their rival, San Marino High School, in their first league game of the season. The Tigers won in four quick games, bringing their overall record to 4-2. The first game was a strong start for South Pas; […]
Water Polo dropped by Santiago as rough preseason comes to a conclusion
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff The varsity boys’ water polo team concluded their rugged preseason Tuesday with a 3-10 loss on the road against Santiago High School. The tough early season games, although disappointing, have prepared the squad for Rio Hondo play, which begins October 7 against Monrovia High School. “Our record […]
Golf continues undefeated streak with a win over Gabrielino High School
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The SPHS varsity girls’ golf team played a crucial league match on Tuesday against their number one rival, Gabrielino High School at Almansor park, edging out the Eagles, 201-221. This win extends their unbeaten record to 9-0, league record 4-0. Many of the upperclassmen led the team to reach their […]
Tigers’ cross country executes a smooth start to the season
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer South Pasadena’s Cross Country teams tasted success in their first league meet at Lacy Park this Thursday as boys’ and girls’ varsity placed second behind San Marino and La Cañada, respectively. In addition, boys’ frosh and girls’ JV teams scored a commanding first place in running the three mile […]
Football showcases new-found dominance in 20-0 rout of Alhambra
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos By Tucker Judkins & Matthew Scholtz The South Pasadena High School varsity football team continued their pre-league season domination with a convincing 20-0 win against the Alhambra High School Moors on Friday, the Tigers’ third win in a row. The Tigers’ physical defense was able to stop the larger-bodied […]
Water Polo can’t keep up with Pasadena, loses 9-7
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff South Pasadena varsity boys’ water polo suffered a tough 9-7 loss against Pasadena High School in the Tiger pool on Friday, their second loss in two days.. The team remained strong throughout the first quarter, and came out of the period in the lead. By the end of […]
Girls’ Volleyball shut down by FSHA
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The scoreboard didn’t reflect the excellent performance by the South Pasadena High School varsity girls’ volleyball team last Thursday night against Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The Tigers lost to the highly ranked Tologs in four hard-fought sets, falling to 3-2. “I think we could have won,” senior captain Sophia Hathaway […]
Water Polo continues to struggle as Nitros edge Tigers, 8-6
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff South Pasadena High School’s varsity water polo team fell to the visiting Glendale Nitros 8-6 on Thursday in a non-league home match. The defeat drops the team’s preseason record to an abysmal 3-6. Thursday’s game was close throughout, thanks to strong performances by senior goalkeeper Will Renken and […]
Tigers electric in 23-7 win over Glendale
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos By Matthew Scholtz With a 23-7 win over the Glendale Nitros on September 19, the South Pasadena High School football team is getting better and better each week. Despite a slow start, the Tigers were able to make big plays when they needed it the most, scoring all three of their […]
Girls’ Volleyball Falls to Panthers
By Marion Wood Staff Writer It seems that the Polytechnic girls’ volleyball team brought the boisterous support of their fans onto the court on Friday, beating the Tigers in three hard-fought sets with scores of 25-21, 28-26, and 30-28. The Panthers were a definitive step up from Arroyo High School, the team that the Tigers […]
Football triumphs over Hoover Tornadoes
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim Everything went right for the Tigers last Friday, as the South Pasadena High School football team emerged victorious in a one-sided affair 39-0 against the Hoover High School Tornadoes. The Tigers outsized and outmatched Hoover in every position, and they were able to run a flexible […]
Girls volleyball triumphs over Arroyo
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School girls’ volleyball team dominated in their first game against Arroyo High School on Friday, September 5 to kick off the 2014 season. The Tigers have been practicing tirelessly throughout the summer, and their hard work manifested in the victory. They won in 3 out of […]
Football loses momentum against Eagle Rock
By Alex Nakagawa Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz Something was missing in the second half of the high school football game at Roosevelt, and it wasn’t just the lights on the scoreboard. The South Pasadena High School Football team came up short in the season opener against the Eagles of Eagle Rock High School. […]