By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer The varsity coed badminton team played their fifth match of the season against Mark Keppel High School’s badminton team on Thursday, March 19, losing 2-18. Sophomores Michael Wu and Victor Cao both won one of their boys’ singles matches against the Aztecs. Wu won 21-10 and 21-11 in his match […]
Softball wins thriller against Alhambra in final preseason game
By Kevin Park & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim The softball team made its most impressive comeback of the year with an 11-10 win over Alhambra High School at home on Thursday, March 19, putting the team on a three-win streak and at 4-2 for the start of league season. The game […]
All-team honors for Tiger winter sports
All-team honors were announced earlier this week for winter sports. Multiple athletes represented South Pasadena in boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, and boys’ soccer. Boys’ basketball All-Rio Hondo league honors: Joey Toyama: League MVP [Made All-CIF-SS Division 3A team] Greg Luck: First team Christian Lee: Second team Raymond Arismendez: Honorable mention Darren Tom: Honorable mention Max Luck: Honorable […]
Boys’ volleyball impresses with 7-1 record at Dos Pueblos Invitational
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer The boys’ varsity volleyball team traveled to Santa Barbara to participate in the Dos Pueblos Invitational held at Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara High Schools on Saturday, March 14, coming out of the tournament with a 7-1 record, placing first in their pool. The tournament consisted of 30 competing […]
Baseball suffers loss to Alhambra in final game before league
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer As the boys baseball team boarded the bus, they left behind a frustrating 5-2 loss to Alhambra High School last Saturday. This game also concludes their Arcadia Elks Tournament, and currently hold a 4-2 record. The Tigers were able to hold Alhambra to a stand still in the first inning. […]
Girls’ Basketball ends season with loss to North
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz and Tucker Judkins The girls basketball team gave its best effort in the 70-57 loss to the North High Saxons, ending their record breaking season with an overall 24-3 record. With the winning team moving to the quarterfinals, South Pas drew first blood after senior center […]
Softball defeats Poly for second straight win
By Jordan Xiao & Kevin Park Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim The softball team seized an 8-1 win over Pasadena Polytechnic High School at home on Friday, March 13, extending its record to 3-2 for the season and putting the Tigers on a two-win streak. The game started slowly for both teams, with neither […]
Boys’ tennis falls to Crescenta Valley
By Karen Huesh Copy Editor Photos by Jenny Luo The boys tennis team faced their first defeat against Crescenta Valley High School in a disappointing 16-2 loss on Tuesday, March 10. The Tigers were only able to snatch two wins in doubles with little luck in singles. The Tigers blame their defeat on distractions, level […]
Virtual Business holds Parent’s Night
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor Photos by Jenny Luo Walden, Oasis, and Inventor, SPHS’ Virtual Business teams, hosted a Parent’s Night on Wednesday, March 11, to showcase their competition presentations and prepare for the Oakland. “It’s a great way for the kids to showcase to their parents their hard work,” Walden Chief Technology Officer Timothy […]
Boys’ volleyball: Tigers breeze past La Salle for second straight win
By Julian Prime Sports Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz The powerful boys’ volleyball team has adapted seamlessly to their new setup after winning their second straight game over the La Salle Lancers in three straight sets. The boys, now at 2-0, are still adjusting to new positions and additions, but have shown no signs of less […]
Softball surprises Schurr with 4-3 comeback win
By Kevin Park & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim The softball team fought back from a three-run deficit to defeat Schurr High School 4-3 on Thursday, March 12, extending its record to 2-2. Senior Cassie Baca held the mound in the home game, earning nine strikeouts over seven innings. Schurr threatened Baca early with […]
Baseball stampedes over Mustangs, 6-2
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The South Pas baseball team walked off in triumph after a dominant seven innings against the Salesian Mustangs with a final score of 6-2 on Thursday, March 12. The Tigers wanted to bounce back after Tuesday’s loss against Polytechnic High School and the the Tigers did […]
Girls’ basketball triumphant in DIII state playoff debut
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back from their loss in CIF semifinals with a 64-41 win over Legacy High School on Wednesday, March 11 in Division III state playoffs. Although South Pasadena had the home court advantage, both teams were sucked into each others’ defense […]
Volleyball begins journey for third CIF crown with first win against San Marcos
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer The boys’ varsity volleyball team upset the San Marcos Royals on Tuesday, March 10, with the Tigers coming away as five-set victors. South Pas and San Marcos consistently traded sets back and forth until the Tigers pulled away with a clutch performance during the fifth and final set. The […]
Baseball hit with first loss of the season against Poly
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys varsity baseball team suffered their first loss of the the preseason after a frustrating 7-6 defeat to Polytechnic High School on Tuesday, March 10. After a three game win streak, the boys was well prepared for Tuesday’s matchup against Poly, but fell short after […]
Badminton still looking for first win after loss to San Marino
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer The badminton team held its third match of the season against the San Marino High School Titans on Tuesday, March 10. The Tigers were defeated again, winning only one of their 16 games against the Titans’ experienced squad. Sophomore Michael Wu earned a win in boys’ singles, finishing 21-19 and 21-15. […]