Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Girls’ basketball eased their way to a 54-32 blowout on the road over the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, January 8. The Tigers’ superior organization and communication allowed them to command the court throughout the entirety of the game. Within the first quarter, South Pasadena’s control over the game quickly […]
Boys’ basketball struggles to close out Temple City
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The boys’ basketball team dropped its second straight league game, faltering to the Temple City Rams 55-47 on Tuesday, January 8. Unable to sink critical free throws and execute offensively late in the game, the Tigers couldn’t close out the opposing Rams. The Tigers opened up the game with a […]
Boys’ soccer holds off San Marino in league opener
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer won its first league match over rival San Marino on the road on Saturday, January 5th. The Tigers overcame rainy weather and consistently maintained possession of the ball in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory The boys’ team got off to a quick start, keeping constant […]
Girls’ water polo falters against La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo fought with perseverance in its league opener at La Cañada, but was defeated by a score of 15-5. Due to the Spartans’ overpowering offense and defense, the Tigers faltered against strong plays and had little opportunity to score. With this defeat, their league opener places the season […]
Girls’ basketball blows by San Marino
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The girls’ basketball team won big in their first league game against the San Marino Titans on Saturday by a score of 64-29. The Tigers played strong both offensively and defensively, edging the Titans out and maintaining a considerable lead throughout the game. The Tigers started off strong, with senior […]
Girls’ soccer ties San Marino in league opener
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer SPHS girls’ soccer drew a tie against the rival San Marino Titans on Saturday, January 6 by a score of 1-1. The late game thriller marked the first league game for the Tigers, who seek to maintain their status as Rio Hondo League champions in the new year. The Tigers […]
Boys’ basketball’s comeback falls short against San Marino
Boys’ basketball suffered a 56-40 loss to the rival San Marino Titans in their first league game of 2019 on Saturday, January 5. Although the Tigers were able to fight their way back into the game in the second half, the slow start from South Pas proved to be too costly. From the opening tip, […]
Boys’ soccer defeats Basset in an impressive performance
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer triumphed against Bassett at home with a score of 3-0 on Monday, December 17. The Tigers remain undefeated on their home turf with a 5-0 record in 2018. The South Pas team kicked off the first half with dominant offensive pressure that gave it early ball control. Within […]
Boys’ soccer salvages 1-1 tie with late goal against Schurr
Photos by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer managed to secure a 1-1 tie on Thursday, December 13 on the road against Schurr. The Tigers’ dominant performance in the second half compensated for a slow start and kept the team from its first preseason loss. The Tigers struggled to maintain consistent ball control in the first half. […]
Girls’ water polo falls to La Serna in close game
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photos by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo dropped its second home straight game, falling 10-9 to La Serna in a closely contested match. After a disheartening defeat against Notre Dame earlier in the week, the Tigers were determined to challenge the strong Lancer squad. However, with the Lancers’ aggressive play, […]
Girls’ soccer pulls ahead late for preseason victory
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team’s offensive persistence led to a 1-0 road victory against the Chino Cowboys on Tuesday, December 11. Propelled by their triumphs in Saturday’s Newport Harbor Tournament, the Tigers pushed aggressively against the seemingly impenetrable Cowboy defense, eventually managing to score in the final quarter. The win […]
Boys’ soccer continues hot streak with sixth straight preseason win
Photo by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer emerged victorious in its sixth preseason game with 7-1 win against Village Christian on Tuesday, December 11. The Tigers’ adaptability to their opponent and masterful ball control worked to secure the home victory. The Tigers began their ruthless offensive as soon as the half began, initiating a swift […]
Girls’ water polo falls short against talented Notre Dame
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity water polo team was trounced by the fierce Notre Dame Knights on Tuesday, December 11 by a score of 12-7. Although the Tigers were unable to gain an early lead in the opening sprint, they were unfazed, displaying a […]
Girls’ water polo splits four games at preseason tournament
Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Following a successful 2-0 start to the season, the SPHS girls’ water polo team traveled to battle against strong opponents in the Villa Park Classic Tournament. The tournament, which was forced back to Friday and Saturday due to rain, gave the team an opportunity to challenge themselves early in […]
Girls’ basketball falls to Victor Valley in final preseason game
Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The Tigers finished the Arroyo High School preseason basketball tournament with a 52-35 loss to the Victor Valley Jackrabbits on Saturday night. South Pas lost its first two games of the tournament, before winning on Wednesday against the Arroyo Knights, 44-32. Although Victor Valley had previously lost to Rio […]
Girls’ soccer falls short at La Salle
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team suffered a competitive 2-1 loss against the La Salle Lancers on Tuesday, December 4. Although the Tigers brought their usual aggression and cooperative dynamics, their skill was matched by the fierce and harshly combative Lancers. The loss drops their preseason record to 2-1. The […]