Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo outplayed Montebello in the second round of CIF, defeating the Oilers by a score of 10-7 on Thursday, November 2. After a slow start, the squad’s high-octane offense kicked into gear and the defense showed why it allowed the fewest goals of any Rio Hondo League […]
Boys’ water polo dominates in the first round of CIF against Martin Luther King High School
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor In the first round of Division IV CIF, boys’ water polo routed Martin Luther King 16-8 on Tuesday, October 3. The Tigers displayed an excellent defense, stealing the ball and forcing turnovers on the vast majority of Wolves’ possessions. The squad also demonstrated its offensive dominance early on, and […]
Boys’ water polo closes league play with a victory over La Cañada
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo. Editor Boys’ water polo capped off its season on Wednesday, October 25, defeating La Cañada 11-6 and improving its second-place record to 8-2 on Senior Night. The dominant effort showcased South Pas’ depth, as the squad received significant contributions from a variety of team members. After some bad luck enabled […]
Boys’ water polo falls short against Temple City
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo was defeated by Temple City, 9-7, in a spirited match on Thursday, October 19, marking its second loss to the Rams this season. The Rams were superior early on, but the Tigers battled back with incredible effort. The loss, which drops South Pas’ league record to […]
Boys’ water polo knocks off San Marino
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo overpowered the San Marino Titans in a hard-fought, impressive 7-4 victory on Tuesday, October 17. The matchup was characterized by momentum changes in the first three periods, but the Tigers managed to pull away in the fourth quarter. Catapulted by their second win over the Titans, […]
Boys’ water polo defeats La Cañada on the road
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Maintaining its momentum, boys’ water polo overpowered La Cañada on Tuesday, October 10, as South Pas displayed quality offense and defense early on. As the game progressed, the Tigers grew more dominant offensively, ultimately crushing the Spartans’ spirits in the fourth period. The 11-4 victory brings South Pas’ league […]
Boys’ water polo falls to Temple City in overtime
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Despite a fierce effort, boys’ water polo suffered a tough 7-6 overtime loss to the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, October 3. The defeat, which drops the Tigers’ overall record to 3-4 and league record to 2-1, was defined by consistent momentum swings and suffocating defense. As a result, […]
Boys’ water polo overpowers San Marino
Written by Alex Betts Associate Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Maintaining its momentum from Tuesday’s win over Blair, boys’ water polo defeated the San Marino Titans 8-5 on Thursday, September 28, improving their league record to 2-0 and overall record to 3-3. Beginning the game with a heightened offensive presence, the Tigers jumped […]
Boys’ water polo routs Blair in league opener
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Hitting on all cylinders, boys’ water polo dominated Blair 22-0 in its league opener on Tuesday, September 26, putting their league record at 1-0 and overall record at 2-3. A swarming Tiger defense prevented the Vikings from establishing an offensive presence and enabled numerous South Pas scoring chances in […]
Boys’ water polo struggles in America’s Finest Water Polo Invitational
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo competed at America’s Finest City Water Polo Invitational in San Diego on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, finishing with an overall record of 2-3. The well-known tournament gave the youthful South Pas squad valuable experience against quality opponents, effectively preparing them for the upcoming […]
Boys’ water polo narrowly falls to Notre Dame
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Despite enjoying success in the Marina-Corona tournament over the weekend, boys’ water polo was defeated 10-8 by Notre Dame on Wednesday, September 13. Notre Dame’s suffocating defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers was the main reason for its victory against the Tigers. […]
Boys’ water polo finishes third in the Marina-Corona Tournament
Written by Alex Betts Staff writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo continued their resurgence during the Marina-Corona tournament, bringing home a 3rd place medal in the sixteen-team competition on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9. The impressive title portends success against league opponents for South Pas, which emerged victorious against […]
Boys water polo reigns victorious against Hoover, exciting the preseason
Written by Alex Betts Staff writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo picked up its first win of the season at home on Thursday, August 31, in a 8-7 victory over a tremendous Hoover squad that finished as a Division II quarterfinalist last year. The nail-biting win brings the team’s record to […]
Past struggles and new aspirations for the boys’ water polo program
Written by Alex Betts Staff writer Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer Over his tenure as the coach of boys’ water polo, coach Michael Gonzalez has earned a distinguished reputation as a focused, smart leader. His experience as a club coach at the Rose Bowl and a player at UCLA and UC Santa Cruz has […]
Boys’ water polo falls in final moments of match against Burroughs
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Following a disappointing loss to Flintridge Prep last week, boys’ water polo was unable to prevail at home against Burroughs High School on Tuesday, August 29, lowering their record to 0-2. In the hard-fought, 13-12 defeat, the tide of the game consistently alternated […]
Boys’ water polo defeated at Flintridge Prep
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo fell in its season opener against Flintridge Prep by a score of 9-3 on Thursday, August 24. Multiple turnovers and fouls enabled a skilled Flintridge Prep squad to consistently gain possession and take good looks at the Tigers’ net. When […]