Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Junior Lindsey Hirano is the engine that keeps the girls varsity volleyball team running. With Hirano playing the key role of libero, girls volleyball has cruised to an undefeated league title and made its first CIF semifinals appearance in school history. Hirano’s mastery is seen […]
Undefeated Rio Hondo League champs take on CIF
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera and Katelyn HernandezAssociate Photo Editor and Staff Photographer There have been two constants in fall sports over the past few years: girls volleyball and boys water polo. Always featuring a talented roster, both teams have hovered near the top of the Rio Hondo League tables and […]
Girls volleyball falls to Norco in CIF Regional semifinals
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls volleyball lost to the Norco Cougars in three sets in the CIF Division IV semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Tigers succumbed to nerves at the beginning of the first set, quickly falling behind 12-4. Norco had a significant height advantage at […]
Girls volleyball advances to CIF semifinals after squeaking past La Serna
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls varsity volleyball defeated La Serna in five sets to advance to the CIF Southern Section Division IV (CIF-SS D-IV) semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Junior Lola Foord’s offensive prowess was on full display; she racked up numerous kills to lead the Tigers to […]
Girls volleyball flies past Royal in second round of CIF
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Girls volleyball crushed Royal HS at home in the second round of CIF on Saturday, Oct. 26. The large turnout of enthusiastic fans echoed the Tigers’ stellar performance as they defeated the Highlanders in four sets. Junior Lola Foord started the team’s success with several […]
Girls volleyball rout Torrance in CIF opening round
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer artsandlectures.org Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls varsity volleyball destroyed the Torrance Tartars in the first round of CIF on Thursday, Oct. 24. Freshman Sofia Reyes began the first set with strong serves, quickly earning the Tigers an early lead. Throughout the set, junior Lindsey Hirano’s saves and fellow junior […]
A rising dynasty: girls volleyball
Story by Ellie Campbell and Zoe SchlaakStaff Writers Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer South Pasadena’s girls varsity volleyball team is one of pure talent. With a diversity of skill and experience, winning comes easily for the Tigers. While the spotlight is on juniors Lola Foord and Lindsay Hirano for their violent spikes and defensive digs, […]
Girls volleyball ends regular season with victory over Whittier Christian
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls varsity volleyball team won a non-conference match against Whittier Christian High School on Friday, Oct. 18. The Tigers swept the Heralds in three sets, 25-17, 25-15, and 25-21. South Pas finished the year with a fantastic 30-6 record and earned the Rio Hondo […]
Girls volleyball completes perfect league season on Senior Night
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball wrapped its season with a win against Temple City in four sets Wednesday, Oct. 16. After a dominating win against Blair, the Tigers easily maintained their momentum for another win to conclude their season. With this final victory, girls volleyball secured a 10-0 […]
Girls volleyball sweeps Blair
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls varsity volleyball team won against Blair in blowout fashion on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The win maintains the Tigers’ undefeated league status and bumps up their overall record to 28-6. South Pas switched up the regular lineups during this game, starting rotation players and […]
Girls volleyball clinches RHL title with win on Breast Cancer Awareness Night
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls varsity volleyball dominated La Cañada in four sets during the ‘Dig Pink’ game on Thursday, Oct. 10. With this win, the Tigers clinched the league title with two games still remaining. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Tigers wore special edition […]
Girls volleyball easily beats Monrovia
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball team destroyed Monrovia in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Tigers are rolling and this dominating win brings them to a perfect 7-0 league record. South Pas opened the game strong, with sophomore Abby Garner and freshman Sofia Reyes’ serves allowing […]
Girls volleyball extends winning streak after trouncing San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball destroyed rivals San Marino in three sets on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tiger easily overpowered the Titans, allowing South Pas to experiment with lineups and utilize the underclassmen and reserves more often. The team remains undefeated and first in the Rio Hondo League. […]
Volleyball remains undefeated in league with victory over Temple City
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball dominated Temple City in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In the first matchup against the Rams this season, the Tigers’ violent spikes, powerful blocks, and good team chemistry resulted in an easy win, bumping their league record up to 5-0. The […]
Girls volleyball races past Blair
Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball team easily beat Blair in three sets on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Tigers now extend their winning streak to four games, remaining firmly in first place in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas absolutely dominated the Vikings in the first set. Blair was unable to match junior […]
Girls volleyball slides past La Cañada
Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball team was victorious against La Cañada in five sets on Tuesday, Sept. 24. After beating San Marino and Monrovia, this win brings the team to first place in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas began with a rough start, as they were unable to keep up with […]