By Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photos by Luke Quezada Assoc. Staff Photographer The Tigers lost their first league match at La Cañada High School on Thursday, January 5. The Spartans had a significantly higher number of fouls and dominated with a score of 61-18. Of the eight varsity matches that were held during the duel, […]
Boys’ soccer shuts out Rosemead at home
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boys’ soccer concluded its preseason run after clinching its final game before break with a 4-0 rout against Rosemead High School at home, on Wednesday, December 21. The Tigers’ record now stands at 3-2-2 with their next matchup scheduled after Winter Break. After suffering […]
Girls’ soccer defeats Bassett in blow out fashion
By David Seo Staff Writer Photos by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team dominated the Bassett Olympians during its final preseason game by a score of 11-0 on Wednesday, December 21. The Tigers showcased an impressive offensive presentation which sets their season record at 4-2-2. Immediately following kickoff, it was clear that […]
The Correct Mindset
Story By Noah Miyamae One of the most important characteristics of an exceptional athlete is short term memory. This attribute, while clearly detrimental outside of sports, is necessary because it allows athletes to thrive at a certain degree of determination and fearlessness. The ability to forget and start over with a new mindset only moments later […]
Girls’ soccer ties in sixth match
STORY DAVID SEO PHOTOGRAPH KEVIN HUANG Varsity girls’ soccer continued its promising preseason against the Schurr Spartans at home, tying 0-0 on Thursday, December 15. The game opened with a powerful performance from the Tigers’ offense as they swiftly infiltrated Spartan territory. Despite rainy conditions, freshman midfielder Corey Segal and sophomore midfielder Rainey Tilley were […]
Girls’ basketball mediocre through preseason play
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Photographer The girls’ basketball team fell to Flintridge Preparatory School 64- 57 on Tuesday, December 13. The Tigers’ overall record stands at 5-6 with one final game remaining before the start of league. Since starting the season, the team has struggled to find consistency on the […]
Player Profiles: Lucas Fox
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Online Managing Editor When senior Lucas Fox moved to South Pasadena from a suburb of Chicago in 2012, nearly everything in his life changed. He did not know anyone, and beginning life in an entirely different part of the country seemed daunting. But one thing that […]
Player Profiles: Sara Jaime
By Faye Witherall Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Senior Sara Jaime commands the soccer field, directing many aspects of the game from the position of left back. The varsity captain’s short stature belies her powerful left-footed kick and crafty ball handling skills. Jaime began playing soccer when she was four as […]
Girls’ water polo plays in Ayala Tournament
By Rachel Lu & Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The girls’ water polo team improved its preseason record to 6-1 after placing seventh in the Ayala tournament over the past weekend. The team upset local high-profile schools, while displaying its powerful offense and unified team chemistry. The team first […]
Boys’ soccer loses second straight against Duarte
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boy’s soccer lost its second matchup of the season after narrowly losing to Duarte High School, 1-0, on the Falcons’ home field last Monday, December 19. South Pas and Duarte both played with little offense the entire game until a late penalty kick in […]
Schurr hands boys’ soccer first loss
By Ryan Nakamura Senior Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor After four preseason games without a loss, boys’ varsity soccer suffered its first defeat against the Schurr Spartans by a score of 2-1, away on Thursday, December 15. The team now stands at 2-1-2 with Rio Hondo League quickly approaching. Although the Tigers […]
Girls’ basketball falls to Flintridge Prep in first official preseason game
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team fell to Flintridge Preparatory School 64-57 on Tuesday, December 13 in its first non-tournament preseason game. The Tigers remained close in score for almost the entire game until the Rebels managed to pull ahead, leaving South Pas unable […]
Boys’ soccer defeats Poly in fourth preseason match
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boy’s soccer pushed their undefeated streak to two wins, along with two ties, after dropping the Polytechnic Panthers by a score of 2-1, away, on Tuesday, December 13. After claiming their first win against the Alhambra Moors last week, South Pas developed a renewed […]
Girls’ soccer defeats Sierra Vista for third victory
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer At its fifth preseason game at home, the varsity girls’ soccer team prevailed over the Sierra Vista Dons by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday, December 13. The Tigers showcased dynamic effort on the strikers’ and defenders’ part, setting their overall season record at […]
Boys’ soccer earns first victory over Alhambra
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boys’ varsity soccer claimed its first victory of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Alhambra Moors at home on Friday, December 9. South Pas entered the match looking for its first win of the season, after tying with Marshall Fundamental and […]
Girls’ soccer suffers first loss of preseason against Mark Keppel
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team took its first defeat 2-1 against the Mark Keppel Aztecs at an away game on Thursday, December 8. In a painfully close match, the Tigers gave a strong performance, dominating a majority of the game, but were ultimately outmaneuvered […]