Story by Zoe SchlaakSports Associate Editor Photo by Sophie YoungStaff Photographer SPHS athletics returned to training on Tuesday, Feb. 2, for season one and two sports. Season one sports now have the possibility for league-wide competition, though this has not yet been confirmed. All in-person practice will follow previous regulations. Training continues to be organized in pods […]
SPHS gym and athletic facilities near finalization
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer The new athletic facilities’ construction is one step closer to completion. The entire project totalled 13.5 million dollars, covering landscaping, a new field house, reflooring of the gym, and more. The remodeling project started in November 2019 and was projected to finish in August 2020. However, […]
CIF cancels fall sports championships and playoffs
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by of Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The California Interscholastic Federation officially cancelled 2020-2021 fall sports championships and playoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Although the fall sports season will continue throughout the spring semester, sectional and state competitions will not take place this year for cross country, […]
Athletic Director announces second postponement of athletics
Story by Ellie CampbellStaff Writer Photo by of Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS athletic director Anthony Chan announced a second postponement of all SPHS athletics on Monday, Jan. 11, due to recent escalated coronavirus case numbers. Season two sports are now set to start on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the earliest. The SPHS athletics department is continuing […]
SPHS athletic director postpones season two sports return date
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS athletic director Anthony Chan announced the postponement of all SPHS athletics due to a surge in coronavirus cases in the Los Angeles area. Season two sports will tentatively begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The new spring season will return following strict guidelines with the use of […]
2020: A year in review
Story, Photos, & Illustrations by Tiger Staff 2020 has been an unprecedented year. At this point that phrase is an annoying cliche, but with 12 months that included a global pandemic, a nationwide reckoning over racism, a fierce election cycle, and many local clashes and scandals, there is no other accurate way to describe this […]
SPHS’ sports fans reveal their traditions and gameday rituals
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Illustrations by Terry SongCo-Associate Design Editor Wilson’s lucky jerseyAvid football fan and senior Nathaniel Wang likes to create a boisterous environment with his dad for a fun viewing experience, but he also has a necessary ritual. “Before watching each game, I always make sure that I’m wearing my Seattle Seahawks jersey shirt, […]
Staff Editorial: high school athletics lack female coaches
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Without a female coach, it can be difficult for female athletes to find proper support specific to girls’ health issues. Recognizing that female athletes have different health issues from their male counterparts is the first step in understanding why having a female coach is important for girls. […]
CIF postpones practice and competition start dates for season one sports
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced that all start dates for sports practices and games are officially on hold as of Tuesday, Dec. 1 via a press release. SPHS began in-person training for season one athletics on Monday, Nov. 2, following strict guidelines. All regional and state playoff […]
Athletics has potential to be more than competition and pressure
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator At a young age, many students have the opportunity to play sports purely for fun through programs such as AYSO, Little League, and the YMCA. These programs provide a fun and friendly space for kids to enjoy exercising outside while interacting with their peers. However, these opportunities […]
Public school P.E. curriculum needs to be reformed
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Since the popularization of teen movies in the 1980s, awkward physical education classes have been a distinctive characteristic of high school culture in mainstream media. Although P.E. exercises have changed since the 80’s, the current class curriculum still allows many opportunities for anxiety or embarrassment which can […]
Students share views on return of athletics
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS Athletic Department began its season one in- person training on Monday, Nov. 2, adhering to strict protocols. Season one consists of football, girls and boys volleyball, girls and boys water polo, and cross country, launched training pods consisting of no more than 12 people in an […]
SPHS athlete tests positive for coronavirus
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS paused football training on Friday, Nov. 13 due to a J.V. football athlete testing positive for coronavirus three weeks into season one practice and conditioning. While all other sports have continued practicing, the athletic department has planned to shut down football training until Tuesday, Nov. 17. […]
SPHS athletics return following strict health guidelines
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The fall sports season kicked off on Monday, Nov. 2, marking the first official athletic activity since the Rio Hondo League cancelled the 2020 spring season last April. Cross country, football, girls and boys volleyball, and girls and boys water polo all followed strict CIF and SPHS […]
SPHS presents athletic safety plan as sports return this winter
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Athletics DepartmentContributor SPHS Athletic Director Anthony Chan introduced the athletics plan for the 2020-2021 school year at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The plan outlines the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of athletes and staff, as well as the sports […]
Wolf Schermerhorn: The power of persistence
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Wolf SchermerhornContributor South Pasadena High School alumnus, Wolf Schermerhorn is used to overcoming challenges. Whether it’s dealing with dyslexia or fighting for a starting spot, his unrelenting passion and undeterred spirit have always pushed him forward. As a high schooler Schermerhorn decided against joining his friends on the school’s […]