Category: Sports

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Junior Emily Dunn’s short stature often causes opponents to underestimate her tremendous technical skills and deadly shot on the soccer field until it’s too late. “Emily is able to stay calm and make plays during big situations,” teammate junior Sophie Reynolds said. “She’s […]

By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima Junior Stefanie Parish was drawn to gymnastics 14 years ago when she first saw a family friend practicing. Since then, Parish has received numerous accolades as one of California’s elite gymnasts. Although she is an accomplished gymnast, Parish is also easily recognizable as one of the […]

By Ryan Nakamura Senior Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor When it comes to volleyball, no one is more noticeable on the court than senior Greg Luck. Although many view Luck as the face of SPHS volleyball, it was a steady journey to stardom for the 6’6’’ outside hitter. Luck took interest in […]

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Junior Sophia Gerodiaz was first introduced to badminton in P.E. during her sophomore year. When she heard that a team would be forming at SPHS, she decided to try out for fun. Gerodiaz soon became one of the top players on the team […]

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor Senior Esteban Suarez vied for a state title at CIF State Finals held at Buchanan High School on Saturday, June 4. Suarez first cleared 15’8”, a new personal record, on his second attempt to advance with 11 other vaulters. He then vaulted 16’2”, breaking […]

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Senior Esteban Suarez participated in the CIF Masters meet for pole vault on Friday, May 27 at Cerritos College. Suarez is the only South Pas athlete to have made it this far. CIF Masters is unique to the CIF Southern Section as it is essentially a qualifier for State Finals, […]

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Three Tiger athletes competed at the Division 3 CIF Southern Section Finals on Saturday, May 21. Over 170 schools from 86 different leagues spanning across the Southern Section ran, threw, and jumped at Cerritos College for all four divisions. Senior Esteban Suarez had the largest success […]

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By Ryan Nakamura Photos by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena’s 11th-seeded playoff run came to a close in CIF semifinals on Wednesday, May 18 with a 3-0 loss to the John Burroughs Indians. The Tigers trailed closely in the first two sets with scores of 25-22 and 25-23, but fell apart in the third set with […]

By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The boys and girls’ swim team sent seven swimmers to the CIF Division 3 prelims and one to the CIF finals. Competitions were held on consecutive days on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at the Riverside Aquatics Complex. South Pas found minimal success in the first day […]

By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Some of the top high school track and field athletes in Southern California competed at the Division 3 CIF Preliminaries at Estancia High School on Saturday, May 14. The Tigers sent 17 members to prelims, producing three athletes who will advance to finals. Many of South […]

By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Hype and energy swept the South Pasadena Middle School gym after the boys’ volleyball team dropped the Laguna Beach Breakers in four sets. The number 11 seeded Tigers faltered in the first set after the number 2 seed Breakers won with a score of 25-19. South […]

By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The boys’ volleyball team advanced to the CIF quarterfinals after defeating the Simi Valley Pioneers away, last Thursday, May 12. South Pas lost the first set of the game with a score of 27-25 but would return and clinch the next three sets by scores of […]

By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Boys’ varsity volleyball swept their CIF playoff debut against Norco High School at home, last Tuesday May 10. South Pas clinched the matchup with set scores of 25-13, 25-14 and 25-16. Sophomore Cole Schroeder scored the first point of the game after claiming an ace over […]

By Jung Su Park Sports Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka The Tigers concluded their last home game of the season with a sound win over the Blair Vikings 17-6 at home on Tuesday, May 10. This victory puts South Pasadena at 2-11 in league and 3-17 overall. Seniors Jocelyn Arellano, Avery Douglas, Alex Mendez, and […]

By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The boys and girls’ varsity swim team competed in the Rio Hondo League Finals on Friday, May 6 at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. The Tigers were able to place in the top three in several categories against all Rio Hondo League Schools. The boys’ swimmers were able to […]