Story by Harriet GodsonStaff Writer Photo by anonymous contributor On Saturday, May 16, 20 South Pasadena High School athletes competed at the track and field CIF SS Finals. On the girls’ side, the 4 by 100-meter team, juniors Kara Wang and Evan Taylor, and seniors Sophia Allen and Naya Holden, finished out their season strong […]
Girls’ track and field wins league
Story by Anna McDonnellStaff Writer Photo by anonymous contributor On Wednesday, April 22, South Pasadena Girls’ Track defended its title as league champions for the second year in a row, crushing Monrovia and San Marino at an eventful Tri-Meet hosted at Monrovia High School. In shot put, senior Elizabeth Rosenberg took second place but came […]
Track and Field tackles two of the biggest track meets in the country
SPHS hosted the Tiger Invitational, a day of incredible competition and performance.
Track and Field splits the victory against Temple City
The dual meet against Temple City featured tight races while also making room for some festive fun.
Track and field shines at Redondo Invitational
Story by Anna McDonnellStaff writer Photo by Rachel ChoiTiger Newspaper files From March 13 to March 14 the track and field team traveled to Redondo Beach to compete in a two day competition with teams from all over California and even some traveling from as far as Texas and Michigan. Despite the majority of juniors […]
Track and Field shines at Rio Hondo/Pacific League Challenge
The SPHS varsity track and field team put on an impressive display at the Rio Hondo/Pacific League Challenge on Saturday, March 1. Competing against several other schools, the team showcased their speed, endurance, and strength across numerous events.
Track and Field competes in Crescenta Valley Distance Invite
Multiple Tiger athletes finished top 10 at the distance-only meet.
Track and Field shows out at Rio Hondo League Finals
Tiger athletes excelled in over 15 events at the Rio Hondo League finals, sending four athletes on to CIF.
Track trains for 2022-2023 season
Story by Rose Vandevelde Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The Tigers 2022-2023 track and field team is looking to build on the success of last year’s impressive season. Tigers excelled in all events which resulted in an outstanding season. The boy’s varsity team finished with a record of 5-0 while the girl’s team ended […]
Senior Nik Iwankiw medals at CIF State Championships
Senior Nik Iwankiw capped off a wildly successful track & field season and career by medaling at CIF State Championships on Saturday, May 28 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Iwankiw was the only Tiger to reach State Championships and qualified for both discus and shot put. Iwankiw won the bronze medal with a mark […]
Track sends four athletes to CIF Masters meet
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer 19 South Pasadena track and field athletes competed at the CIF Southern Section Division Finals at Moorpark High School on Saturday, May 14. Both teams scored fourth place in Division 3, with the boys earning 41 points, and the girls earning 55, […]
Track shows out at Rio Hondo League finals
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Track and field hosted the Rio Hondo League Finals on Friday, April 29 at the Roosevelt Field. The festivities ended with many Tigers finishing on the podium with CIF Division 3 qualifications. In the men’s 100m dash, junior Kainoa Jones and sophomore […]
Track and field excels at Tiger and Arcadia Invitationals
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee and Mike Parkinson Senior Staff Photographer and Contributor Track and field raced on their home track on Friday at the Tiger Invitational, and select qualifying athletes competed in the Arcadia Invitational, the most competitive high school track meet in the country, on Friday night […]
SPHS hosts 76th annual Pasadena Games
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer South Pasadena track hosted the 76th Pasadena Games on Friday, March 26th, putting on a successful meet for the 35 schools that competed. Among the attendees was Rio Hondo league rivals La Cañada and Monrovia, while nearby Southern California schools St. […]
Senior Sydney Morrow commits to run at UC Berkeley
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Sydney Morrow Contributor Senior Sydney Morrow announced her commitment to the University of California at Berkeley on Monday, Dec 1 via Instagram. The track and field standout plans to have an interdisciplinary major in Berkeley’s College of Letters and Sciences, allowing Morrow to explore different professions. […]
Claire Kieffer-Wright: Committed to raising the bar
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Claire Kieffer-Wright Contributor When SPHS alumna Claire Kieffer-Wright high jumps, she only has one goal in mind — to clear the bar. She applies this dogged determination to several other passions in her life, such as being a collegiate level volleyball player and even in her […]