This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins After leaving with an effortless win last Tuesday against the Azusa Aztecs, girls’ golf capped its fourth straight win this Tuesday with a victory against the Alhambra Moors. The Tigers’ record now stands at 4-0 overall and […]
Football Continues to Impress During Preseason
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The football team is confident in finishing its preseason undefeated, as the Tigers currently stand at a record of 3-0 after Friday’s 51-21 win against the Glendale Nitros. Everything went as planned for the Tigers on Friday, […]
Girls’ Tennis Showcases Promising Season
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima The varsity girls’ tennis team has exceeded expectations throughout preseason play. Most recently, the girls were victorious at Schurr High School, topping the Spartans on Tuesday, September 22, by a score of 14-4. This game provides an […]
Player Profile: Michael Partida
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Alex Nakagawa Online Managing Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins Senior Michael Partida’s father introduced Michael to the sport of football at the age of four. However, basketball was surprisingly Partida’s favorite sport throughout his childhood. Even so, Partida’s natural ability to throw the football growing […]
Football completes statement win with 36-0 shutout of La Cañada
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The South Pasadena football team closed out their Rio Hondo League opener against school rival La Cañada in a 36-0 blowout on Friday, October 9. With the team having only two home games this season, the team celebrated senior night, which saw off 15 players before […]
Girls’ volleyball convincingly tops Monrovia to win three straight in league
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team defeated Monrovia High School at home on Thursday, October 8 for their third league game. The Wildcats were beaten in three sets, with scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-12, pushing the Tigers’ league record to 3-0, and 10-1 overall. The Tigers and […]
Girls’ golf defeats Alhambra with standout performances
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The South Pasadena varsity girls’ golf team has won four straight with a successful 201-246 victory at home against the Alhambra Moors on Thursday, October 8. With Thursday’s win, the squad has swept the season series against the Moors while increasing its overall record to 7-1 […]
Girls’ tennis asserts dominance versus Monrovia with 18-0 victory
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ varsity tennis team defeated Monrovia at home in blowout fashion by a score of 18-0 on Thursday, October 8. This grand performance gives the Tigers a 2-2 record in Rio Hondo League play and 8-2-1 overall. It was apparent from the first set […]
Boys’ water polo cruises past Monrovia to establish perfect 2-0 league record
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys’ varsity water polo team strongly outperformed the Monrovia Wildcats at home on Thursday, October 8, winning by a score of 18-6. Coming into the game, the Tigers knew that Monrovia was a weak opponent. The Wildcats failed to win a single game in […]
Girls’ volleyball showcases strong performance against San Marino
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team squared off against rival San Marino High School at home on Tuesday, October 6, in their second league matchup, beating the Titans in four sets with scores 25-18, 18-25, 25-19, and 25-19. The Tigers’ league record stands at 2-0, while their overall […]
Boys’ water polo defeats rival Temple City for smooth opening to RHL play
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim With home advantage on the Tigers’ side, the boys’ water polo team defeated school rival Temple City, 13-10 in South Pasadena’s league opener. Right from the start the Tigers came out swinging with South Pas striking first from junior Benjamin Schroeder pulling one point from a dash […]
Girls’ tennis falls to powerful San Marino
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman The girls’ varsity tennis team was unsuccessful against a surging San Marino Titans squad on Tuesday, October 6, at home by a score of 1-17. Historically, San Marino has been a tough opponent and today was no exception. Sophomore team captain Molly Round fell by a score […]
Player Profile: Caitlyn Yamashita
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Junior golfer Caitlyn Yamashita has consistently proven her importance to the girls’ varsity golf team. Yamashita, who grew up in South Pasadena, said her parents’ support helped her advance in her golfing career and personal life. Yamashita has been an integral […]
Varsity Cross Country Shines at Staub Barnes Invitational
By Isabel Barbera and Olivia Chiu Tiger Staff Photos by Hana Tyszka Boys and girls’ cross country pitted itself against teams from across Southern California today at the annual Staub Barnes Invitational. Both varsity and non-varsity competed seeing as the team recently found out its yearly varsity-only trip to Clovis Invitational near Fresno was cancelled. […]
Tigers fend off Normans in final game before league, finish preseason 5-0
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The South Pasadena football team proved they’re prepared for Rio Hondo League season by clinching a 35-13 victory over Beverly Hills. The win solidified the Tigers’ undefeated preseason record, which they hope to carry over to league season. Considering the 35 points scored, the Tigers had […]
Boys’ water polo closes out preseason with 15-8 win
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team picked up a win in their last game of non-league play, beating the El Rancho Dons by a score of 15-8. For the second game in a row, the Tigers got off on the wrong foot, as El Rancho […]