By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer The girls’ volleyball team fell to Polytechnic School in four sets with scores of 13-25, 20-25, 25-19, and 23-25 in an away matchup on Thursday, September 8. This loss brings the Tigers’ record to 1-3. Despite the defeat, South Pas rallied as a team […]
Girls’ golf continues perfect preseason against La Salle
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The varsity girls’ golf team claimed yet another victory against La Salle high school Thursday, September 8, beating the Lancers 225-304 away at Brookside Golf Course. This improves upon the girls’ already impressive 4-0 record in preseason. This match continued the Tigers’ trend of […]
Boys’ water polo wins second match against Brea Olinda
By Matt Wakumoto Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Stephanie Kim The South Pasadena boys’ water polo team continued their early season success with a 13-9 win at home over the Brea Olinda Wildcats. After last week’s landslide victory over Pasadena Poly, the Tigers were challenged this week by a tough Brea Olinda team. The schools were […]
Girls’ golf improves to 3-0 against La Cañada
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity golf team came out victorious against La Cañada at home, Almansor Golf Course, this Tuesday, September 6 beating them 198-272 in another preseason match. The girls looked dominant, overpowering the Spartans by 74 strokes and breaking their previous stroke total […]
Season Preview: Girls’ Golf
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity golf team heads into the 2016-2017 season looking to improve upon their high-achieving streak up to date. Last year, the girls claimed their eighth straight league championship with an overall record of 7-1 in the Montview league after a rare […]
Season Preview: Girls’ Volleyball
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor In recent years, the girls’ varsity volleyball team has been a powerhouse in Rio Hondo League, winning the league title for three consecutive years. This season, the Tigers’ expectations are to the meet and exceed last year’s success by defending their title and […]
Season Preview: Football
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor South Pas football looks for a promising start to their 2016 season under Head Coach CB Richards. The Tigers garnered attention last year after they compiled an impressive 8-3 record and headed to the CIF playoffs for the first time in over a decade, […]
Season Preview: Boys’ Water Polo
By Matt Wakumoto Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer On the edge of campus behind the metal fences of the aquatic center, the boys’ varsity water polo team trains for their upcoming season. After gradually returning to the water over the summer, the team has been forced to consolidate their roster and intensify practices […]
Season Preview: Girls’ Tennis
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity tennis team is looking forward to another successful season after last year’s 10-4-1 record overall and 4-4 in Rio Hondo. The team secured a spot in the CIF, but lost in the first round to Dos Pueblos High School. This […]
SAC Assembly promotes school spirit
By Noah Miyamae Sports Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The SPHS Associated Student Body held its annual SAC Assembly on Friday, September 2 to introduce the new members of ASB, encourage students to buy various school-promoted items, and raise spirit through several performances. Students were initially greeted by band performances as everyone found […]
SPHS welcomes parents at Back to School Night
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Staff Photographer South Pasadena High School hosted parents on September 1 for its Back to School night. The annual event welcomed parents ‘Back to School’ through an introduction and walkthrough their students’ schedules on campus. The evening began with parents assembling in the SPHS auditorium at […]
Football holds off Santa Clarita to improve to 2-0
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor South Pasadena football improved to a 2-0 start in the team’s preseason after the Tigers dropped the Santa Clarita Cardinals on the road with a final score of 30-27 last Saturday, September 3. A quick Cardinals turnover put South Pasadena in good position to […]
Turf renovations to reach completion within next few weeks
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor The renovations to the South Pasadena High School campus’s grassy areas could be completed in just three weeks. The project, which has been in progress for two years, includes providing proper seating, shade, and communal space for Construction workers and gardeners have been removing […]
Girls’ tennis earns first preseason victory against Poly
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photos by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team won their first game of the year 12-6 against the Polytechnic Panthers on Thursday, September 1 at Polytechnic High School. This win followed the team’s loss against the Burbank Bulldogs on Tuesday, evening their record to 1-1. Senior Ashley […]
Girls’ volleyball dominates Alhambra for first victory
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team defeated Alhambra on the road in three sets with scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 25-13 on Friday, September 2. After a rough two first games, the Tigers were able to settle in and find their footing to earn South […]
Boys’ water polo overpowers Pasadena Polytechnic in first match
By Matt Wakamoto & Cole Cahill Tiger Staff Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer The boys’ varsity water polo team returned to their home water with dominance, on Thursday, September 1, defeating the Pasadena Poly Panthers by a score of 21-8. They were able to establish their lead early in the game, outscoring the Panthers 8-2 […]