Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team played strong as a unit once again in a 2-1 road victory against the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, January 18th. This triumph brings their league record to 3-1-0, launching them further ahead in their road to CIF. The Tigers started the first half with a […]
Girls’ water polo’s hot streak continues with win over Temple City
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer After an inspiring match against San Marino, girls’ water polo was determined to get another big win against Temple City. The Tigers showed dominance in their home pool, overthrowing the Rams 13-10 with their superior offense ability. The win brought the Tigers’ league record to 3-1. South Pas started off […]
Girls’ basketball drops first league game against La Cañada
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The girls’ basketball team fell in their matchup against the La Cañada Spartans 56-37 on Friday, January 11th. The Tigers’ failure to penetrate the strong Spartan defense and land free throws allowed La Cañada to maintain a wide point margin throughout the game. Unlike the Tigers’ previous league matches, the […]
Boys’ basketball falters against talented Spartans
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The Tigers dropped their third consecutive league game on Friday night, falling 58-33 to the defending league-champion La Cañada Spartans. South Pas was overmatched and unable to shoot well enough to keep pace with the efficient Spartans. La Cañada’s height and athletic advantages were apparent, as they were able to […]
Boys’ soccer stumbles against La Cañada
Photo by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ Soccer fell against La Cañada 4-0 in its third league match on Friday, January 11. The Tiger offense was strained by a tightly knit Spartan formation and struggled to maintain ball movement for the majority of the match. Hopes for an early South Pas lead were almost immediately shot […]
Girls’ soccer blanks La Cañada for second league win
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The La Cañada Spartans struggled to keep up with the cooperative SPHS girls’ varsity soccer team on Thursday, January 10, as the Tigers cruised to a 3-0 home victory. This triumph keeps the Tigers on track to defend their Rio Hondo League title, as they move to 2-1 in league. […]
Girls’ water polo blows past Monrovia
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer After a disheartening loss to La Cañada on Tuesday, girls’ water polo was determined to dominate Monrovia to get back on track in league. The Tigers followed their game plan to perfection, successfully overpowering the Wildcats by a score of 12-8 on Thursday, January 10. With their first league victory, […]
SPHS emphasizes pedestrian safety with annual L.A. Metro assembly
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor SPHS hosted its second annual rail and safety assembly in partnership with the L.A. Metro on Thursday, Oct. 10. The short ten-minute presentation covered the safety protocols that students should know as pedestrians and Metro riders. Senior Community Relations Officer Mark Arroyo presented a slideshow informing the student audience on things to […]
Girls’ basketball continues strong play against Temple City
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Girls’ basketball eased their way to a 54-32 blowout on the road over the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, January 8. The Tigers’ superior organization and communication allowed them to command the court throughout the entirety of the game. Within the first quarter, South Pasadena’s control over the game quickly […]
Boys’ basketball struggles to close out Temple City
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The boys’ basketball team dropped its second straight league game, faltering to the Temple City Rams 55-47 on Tuesday, January 8. Unable to sink critical free throws and execute offensively late in the game, the Tigers couldn’t close out the opposing Rams. The Tigers opened up the game with a […]
Boys’ soccer holds off San Marino in league opener
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer won its first league match over rival San Marino on the road on Saturday, January 5th. The Tigers overcame rainy weather and consistently maintained possession of the ball in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory The boys’ team got off to a quick start, keeping constant […]
Aaron McGruder’s superb storytelling in ‘The Boondocks’ crafts a meaningful and relevant portrayal of society
Story by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Good storytelling itself is an arduous task. The ability to balance humor, seriousness, and character development and establish a connection between characters and the audience is special. Incorporating and referencing real events, though, whether it be about our culture, our society, or our government, is a polarizing, […]
Girls’ water polo falters against La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo fought with perseverance in its league opener at La Cañada, but was defeated by a score of 15-5. Due to the Spartans’ overpowering offense and defense, the Tigers faltered against strong plays and had little opportunity to score. With this defeat, their league opener places the season […]
Girls’ basketball blows by San Marino
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The girls’ basketball team won big in their first league game against the San Marino Titans on Saturday by a score of 64-29. The Tigers played strong both offensively and defensively, edging the Titans out and maintaining a considerable lead throughout the game. The Tigers started off strong, with senior […]
Girls’ soccer ties San Marino in league opener
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer SPHS girls’ soccer drew a tie against the rival San Marino Titans on Saturday, January 6 by a score of 1-1. The late game thriller marked the first league game for the Tigers, who seek to maintain their status as Rio Hondo League champions in the new year. The Tigers […]
Boys’ basketball’s comeback falls short against San Marino
Boys’ basketball suffered a 56-40 loss to the rival San Marino Titans in their first league game of 2019 on Saturday, January 5. Although the Tigers were able to fight their way back into the game in the second half, the slow start from South Pas proved to be too costly. From the opening tip, […]