Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls volleyball lost to the Lowell Cardinals in four close sets in the CIF Division III State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Tigers finished the season with a stellar 37-8 record, an undefeated Rio Hondo League title, and a D-III State Regional Championship. South […]
Season preview: girls soccer launches a new era with a young team
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Tony ChenContributor Girls soccer heads into a rebuilding season, following the loss of the majority of their starters. The fresh start extends to coaching staff, as the Tigers will be guided by new head coach Francisco Lopez. The coaching staff will work alongside many players inexperienced at […]
Season preview: boys soccer ready for league title and a strong playoff run
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor Boys soccer is ready for another shot at a league and CIF title after a disappointing playoff exit from the first round last year. Led by Juan Zurita and assistant coach David Vazquez, the Tigers plan to improve from their 7-3, third place league finish and […]
Girls water polo loses to Notre Dame in preseason opener
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls varsity water polo faltered against the Notre Dame Knights, 21-3, in its first preseason game Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Tigers lacked consistency, which prevented them from stringing together proper passes. The first quarter began with promising results. Three minutes in, freshman Grace Markus broke […]
Season preview: girls water polo finds itself in the midst of a rebuilding year
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls varsity water polo heads into the upcoming season with a different approach than previous years. In stark contrast to last year’s packed roster of talented seniors, the Tigers only hold an 11 player roster and are set for a drastic rebuilding season. Before […]
Girls volleyball wins Division III State Regional Championship
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Video by Alex ParraWebmaster & Videographer Girls varsity volleyball triumphed over the Palm Desert Aztecs in four sets in the CIF Division III State Regional Finals on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Tigers excelled both defensively and offensively, due to an exceptional effort by junior […]
Season preview: girls basketball set to finish near the top of RHL standings
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungContributor The girls basketball team is shooting for greater success after a disappointing loss in the first round of CIF playoffs against Gabrielino last year. For the last few years, the Tigers have been unable to dethrone the La Cañada Spartans. This season projects to bring […]
Julius Murphy: shaping lives with a smile
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographers SPHS athletic trainer Julius Murphy is no stranger to the setbacks and challenges of being an athlete. Murphy, recently hired, was a versatile high school athlete — competing in baseball, basketball, football, and track. While playing football, he suffered a debilitating shoulder injury. Due […]
Cross country advances to CIF Finals after shining at Prelims
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Colin GraceContributor The varsity cross country teams competed at the CIF Division IV Southern Section Preliminaries on Saturday, Nov. 16, both qualifying for Finals. Despite many injured and sick runners, the girls team placed sixth and the boys team finished fifth. Sophomore Sydney Morrow led the girls team, […]
Girls volleyball reaches State Regional Finals with victory over Linfield Christian
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Video by Alex ParraWebmaster & Videographer Girls varsity volleyball conquered the Linfield Christian Lions in the CIF Division III State Regional Semifinals with three sets on Saturday, Nov. 16. South Pas narrowly lost the first two sets, but rattled off three consecutive wins to advance […]
Girls volleyball defeats Valhalla and advances to State regional semifinals
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls varsity volleyball team continued its CIF Division III State run with a victory over Valhalla in three sets Thursday, Nov. 14. The Tigers will advance to the regional semifinals. South Pas maintained an early lead against the Valhalla Norsemen in the first set. […]
Girls volleyball begins CIF State run with first-round victory over Cleveland
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball emerged victorious over the Cleveland Cavaliers in four sets in the first round of the CIF Division III State tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Early on in the first set, the Tigers enjoyed a strong start. Junior Lola Foord displayed an impressive […]
Football loses to Fillmore in first playoff game
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Football suffered a 47-27 defeat to the Fillmore Flashes in the first round of CIF Friday, Nov. 8. The Tigers fell behind two possessions in the second quarter and were never able to recover. Minutes after kickoff, Fillmore’s versatile offense drove 72 yards down […]
Cross country continues strong season at Rio Hondo League finals
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Judy ParkinsonContributor The varsity cross country teams competed in the Rio Hondo League finals on Thursday, Nov 7. The boys team continued their reign over the league with a first place overall finish, while the girls team fell eight points short of the top spot and rival La […]
Softball finds new coach in Edward McCarthy
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The SPHS athletic department hired Edward McCarthy as its new softball head coach Friday, Nov. 8. After finishing the last 10 seasons under .500, McCarthy looks to guide a struggling program to success. From 2012 to 2018, McCarthy coached Pasadena High School to a 40-106 […]
Fall MVP: Lindsey Hirano
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Junior Lindsey Hirano is the engine that keeps the girls varsity volleyball team running. With Hirano playing the key role of libero, girls volleyball has cruised to an undefeated league title and made its first CIF semifinals appearance in school history. Hirano’s mastery is seen […]