Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Varsity baseball lost its third league game to the Temple City Rams on Friday, March 11. Hindered by inconsistent defense and stagnant hitting, the Tigers lost their early lead and eventually ended the game 11-4, leaving them at 1-3 in the league. Though […]
Baseball falls short against La Cañada in league matchup
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Baseball lost its second league game this Friday, March 4, matching up against the La Cañada Spartans. The Tigers made a commendable effort but were unable to recover from a rocky first inning and lost the game 5-1. The Tigers stand at 6-2 […]
Softball falls to Monrovia in league opener
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Dominating with a 4-1 record this preseason, the Tigers had high expectations and were ready to start league games off with a kick. However, softball unexpectedly fell short at its first league game against Monrovia with a score of 13-5 on Tuesday, Mar. […]
Looking into SPHS’s sports medicine class
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer First established four years ago, the Sports Medicine course at SPHS comprises two classes this year, but hopes to grow in the upcoming years. Taught by Andre Zumaeta, the class is meant to encompass the entirety of the healthcare field, but is tailored mostly to sports-related […]
Seniors demolish the juniors 20-6 in annual Powerpuff game
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee & Sarah Lee Staff Photographers The seniors came out with a blowout 20-6 victory against the junior girls on Friday, Feb. 25 at the annual Powerpuff game. The two classes maintained agility, teamwork, and competitiveness on the cold and windy Roosevelt Field. The first […]
Cost and competition curtail youth sports participation
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Sports are one of the treasures of childhood: an opportunity for physical activity, a chance to bond with teammates, and a way to discover one’s passion. A Little League game, hamburgers grilling behind the field, or a court of young basketball players […]
Girls basketball ends CIF run after loss to Brentwood in quarterfinals
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball lost to the Brentwood Eagles 68-51 in the CIF Division 2A quarterfinals game on Saturday, Feb 19. This game concludes an amazing season for the Tigers, with first place in the Rio Hondo League and an overall score of 26-3. After […]
Girls basketball advances to CIF quarterfinals after thrilling Paramount win
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball will continue on to the CIF Division 2A quarterfinals after narrowly defeating the Paramount Pirates 70-66 in a playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Tigers started off strong in the first quarter, intercepting the ball after Paramount won the tipoff. […]
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 […]
Girls basketball advances to second round of CIF after Arcadia win
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball demolished the Arcadia Apaches 71-47 in the first game of the CIF Division 2A playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 12. The Apaches jumped to an early lead, sinking multiple 3-pointers through avoiding the Tigers’ defense with long-range shots. However, the Tigers quickly […]
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 […]
Girls soccer crushes Temple City in league matchup
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer Girls soccer emerged victorious in their match against the Temple City Rams on Wednesday, February 2. Despite the Rams’ dominance in the first half, the Tigers managed to rally back in the second to win the game 3-0. From kickoff, Temple City’s aggressiveness […]
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 […]
Girls basketball defeats La Cañada on senior night
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball cruised to another league win, defeating the La Cañada Spartans 69-47 on Monday, Jan 31. The spectacular win raised the Tigers’ overall record to 22-1 and an 8-0 league record, keeping them in first place in the league. From the tipoff, […]
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 […]