Story by Hanna Bae & Michael Mayemura Staff Writers Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer After an unconventional last season when they placed second in the Rio Hondo League, boys basketball has set its eyes on a successful upcoming season. With powerful seniors and third-year head coach Ernest Baskerville, the team is looking to secure a league title with renewed […]
League preview: baseball ready for a turnaround season
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Baseball experienced a terrible last season, finishing the Rio Hondo League winless for the second straight season. However, the team is set on breaking its losing streak this year. The Tigers have experienced a culture shift as a result of 12 new players. With only […]
Season preview: boy tennis begin a fresh season with promising freshmen
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Andrés Oyaga Contributor Boys tennis has seen unsuccessful seasons in recent years with a rotating coaching staff and a lack of depth. After losing a group of strong graduated seniors and other players from the program, the Tigers will bring in yet another new coach: girls coach Krista […]
Season preview: new look boys basketball team to vie for league title
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball had a tumultuous last season. Halfway through the year, the Tigers sat at 3-3 and in a prime position to finish third in the Rio Hondo League. However, the team of all seniors stumbled in the last few games, ultimately placing fourth […]
Season preview: girls soccer launches a new era with a young team
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Tony ChenContributor Girls soccer heads into a rebuilding season, following the loss of the majority of their starters. The fresh start extends to coaching staff, as the Tigers will be guided by new head coach Francisco Lopez. The coaching staff will work alongside many players inexperienced at […]
Season preview: boys soccer ready for league title and a strong playoff run
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor Boys soccer is ready for another shot at a league and CIF title after a disappointing playoff exit from the first round last year. Led by Juan Zurita and assistant coach David Vazquez, the Tigers plan to improve from their 7-3, third place league finish and […]
Season preview: girls water polo finds itself in the midst of a rebuilding year
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls varsity water polo heads into the upcoming season with a different approach than previous years. In stark contrast to last year’s packed roster of talented seniors, the Tigers only hold an 11 player roster and are set for a drastic rebuilding season. Before […]
Season preview: girls basketball set to finish near the top of RHL standings
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungContributor The girls basketball team is shooting for greater success after a disappointing loss in the first round of CIF playoffs against Gabrielino last year. For the last few years, the Tigers have been unable to dethrone the La Cañada Spartans. This season projects to bring […]
Season preview: cross country expects another successful season
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The cross country team hopes to continue its Rio Hondo League success under new head Coach Michael Parkinson. This year, the Tigers must rebuild after the resignation of head coach Joe Soto and the loss of many star senior runners. Last year, both the boys’ […]
Season preview: girls’ golf returns with an experienced team and high hopes
Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor After transitioning from the Montview League to Rio Hondo League last season, the girls’ golf team fell short in obtaining the RHL championship. However, this year, the Tigers are determined to get back on track and establish league dominance. Having only lost one senior, the girl’s golf team is still a […]
Season preview: boys’ water polo looking to build dynasty
Story by Brady NakamuraStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor Coming off an undefeated league campaign, the boys’ water polo team seeks to maintain dominance. South Pas has boasted a stellar 16-2 league record in the past two seasons and hopes to extend their success to the CIF playoffs. With the departure of sophomore Jaren Sin, […]
Season preview: girls’ volleyball ready for a deep CIF run
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Despite a disappointing first round defeat in the CIF playoffs last year, the girls’ volleyball team anticipates a great season. The Tigers, led by head coach Ivy Chew and new assistant coach Christopher Phanngam, are looking to improve from their 7-3 Rio Hondo League record […]
Season preview: football set for a rebuilding season
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor The 2018-19 season was yet another disappointing one for South Pas. Shorthanded and hampered by injuries, the struggling squad missed CIF for the fourth consecutive year. But the Tigers remain optimistic, treating the upcoming season as an opportunity to build a stronger program. This year, the […]