By Kevin Park Staff Writer Freshman Sydney Shettleroe has proven to be one of the most experienced water polo players South Pasadena High School has ever seen. Ironically, Shettleroe only became the star she is today because of her parents’ mistake. She gained an attraction for swimming when she was 11 years old. Her parents […]
Player Profile: Jason Takarabe
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Senior Jason Takarabe has been his own biggest critic during his high school athletic career. Whether he is wrestling or playing football, Takarabe is always looking to improve himself. With this mindset, it is fitting that he would participate in an independent sport like wrestling. “I wrestle because I […]
Girls’ soccer concludes the season with loss against Monrovia
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim Girls’ soccer struggled with many of its players’ injuries and inconsistent rosters throughout the season. Despite issues of maintaining a stable starting lineup, the squad managed to improve upon last season’s bleak record of 2-7-1. The 2016 team finished with a record of 4-5-1 in league […]
Girls’ basketball pulls another CIF comeback in 45-43 second round victory against Burroghs
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ basketball team gained a narrow 45-43 victory over Burroughs High School on Saturday, February 20 in the second round of CIF. Although the game was scheduled to be at home, the Tigers played the Burros at Blair due to the weekly Bingo gatherings in the […]
Girls’ water polo concedes 12-10 to Los Altos in CIF quarterfinals
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The varsity girls’ water polo team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs by the Los Altos Conquerors in a 12-10 heartbreaker at home on Saturday, February 20. This concludes the Tiger’s 2015-2016 season with an overall record 15-9 and league record of 4-4. Tense […]
Girls’ basketball completes comeback against Don Lugo to avoid CIF elimination
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins The varsity girls’ basketball team overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter en route to a stunning win over the Don Lugo Conquistadores at home on Thursday, February 18. The girls were able to gain momentum after a poor third quarter performance, outscoring Don […]
Boys’ basketball ends season with loss to Gabrielino
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena lost it’s first round of CIF playoffs against Gabrielino High School by a score of 62-50, away on Wednesday, February 17. The Tigers overall record stands at 11-17 for the 2015-2016 season. South Pasadena was granted a spot in CIF after La Cañada High […]
Girls’ water polo advances to second round of CIF with 7-4 win over Esperanza
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The varsity girls’ water polo team defeated the Esperanza Aztecs at Esperanza High School on Wednesday, February 17 by a score of 7-4 to move on to the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs. For the upcoming postseason matchup, South Pas will host the game against Los […]
Girls’ water polo clinches CIF berth after 17-7 wildcard victory over Xavier
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity girls’ water polo team brought down Xavier College Preparatory High School at home in the wildcard game on Tuesday, February 16 with a final score of 17-7 to secure a spot in the CIF playoffs. Playoffs begins immediately with an official CIF game tomorrow, on […]
Girls’ basketball clinches second place in RHL against Monrovia
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ basketball team demolished Monrovia 66-18 in an away matchup on Thursday, February 11. This victory puts the Tigers’ league record at 8-2 and 14-6 overall, allowing them to secure second place in Rio Hondo. South Pas came out strong in the beginning of the […]
Boys’ basketball drops final game against Monrovia
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The boys’ varsity basketball team dropped its last matchup of Rio Hondo League to Monrovia High School away by a score of 70-53 on Thursday, February 11. The Wildcats came out determined to make a presence on its home court after previously losing to the Tigers […]
Wrestling sends seven to CIF after stout performance at RHL qualifers tournament
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Photos by Hana Tyszka Seven Tigers wrestled their way to CIF at the most recent Rio Hondo League qualifiers tournament at Hoover High School, on Wednesday, February 10th. Out of the ten Varsity wrestlers that competed, four wrestlers finished at fourth place and three managed to make it to the […]
Girls’ water polo defeats Monrovia 12-8 in pursuit of CIF berth
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Hana Tyszka The varsity girls’ water polo team put down the Monrovia Wildcats by a score of 12-8 on Wednesday, February 10. The Tigers finished its regular season off with an overall record of 13-8 and league record of 4-4. With this win, the team finished in third […]
Girls’ soccer falls in a close matchup against Monrovia
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The girls’ soccer team fell to the Monrovia Wildcats 2-1 on Wednesday, February 10 at home. South Pasadena was missing five key starters due to various injuries, but the Tigers played with a high level of intensity, not allowing the RHL champions an easy win. With so […]
Boys’ soccer outmatched by Monrovia’s strong offense
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka The boys’ varsity soccer team was unsuccessful against a very strong Wildcat team on Wednesday, February 10 by a score of 4-0 at Monrovia. This loss gives the Tigers a final Rio Hondo League Record of 3-6-1 and overall record of 5-10-2. The first half […]
Boys’ basketball falters in final RHL home game
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The boys’ varsity basketball team fell against Temple City High School on Senior Night with a final score of 64-57 on Tuesday, February 9. South Pasadena’s Rio Hondo League record now stands at 3-6 in Rio Hondo League and 11-15 overall. Seniors Ray Arismendez, Alex Nakagawa […]