Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team’s offensive persistence led to a 1-0 road victory against the Chino Cowboys on Tuesday, December 11. Propelled by their triumphs in Saturday’s Newport Harbor Tournament, the Tigers pushed aggressively against the seemingly impenetrable Cowboy defense, eventually managing to score in the final quarter. The win […]
Girls’ water polo falls short against talented Notre Dame
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity water polo team was trounced by the fierce Notre Dame Knights on Tuesday, December 11 by a score of 12-7. Although the Tigers were unable to gain an early lead in the opening sprint, they were unfazed, displaying a […]
Peer Mediators expand Wellness Week with new lunchtime activities
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The Peer Mediators held their third annual Wellness Week, which featured a series of lunchtime activities that encouraged students to develop healthier mindsets regarding what they define as educational success, in the week of Dec. 3-7. The Peer Mediators offered two activities during lunch each day, rather than one as […]
South Pas residents call for increased pedestrian safety policies after father and son are clipped while walking to school
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer South Pasadena parents and students gathered to voice their concerns about traffic and public safety at the city council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5, calling for the increase of crossing guards on multiple school intersections. The push to prioritize student and driver safety came after the near serious injury of an […]
Girls’ water polo splits four games at preseason tournament
Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Following a successful 2-0 start to the season, the SPHS girls’ water polo team traveled to battle against strong opponents in the Villa Park Classic Tournament. The tournament, which was forced back to Friday and Saturday due to rain, gave the team an opportunity to challenge themselves early in […]
Girls’ basketball falls to Victor Valley in final preseason game
Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The Tigers finished the Arroyo High School preseason basketball tournament with a 52-35 loss to the Victor Valley Jackrabbits on Saturday night. South Pas lost its first two games of the tournament, before winning on Wednesday against the Arroyo Knights, 44-32. Although Victor Valley had previously lost to Rio […]
Girls’ soccer falls short at La Salle
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team suffered a competitive 2-1 loss against the La Salle Lancers on Tuesday, December 4. Although the Tigers brought their usual aggression and cooperative dynamics, their skill was matched by the fierce and harshly combative Lancers. The loss drops their preseason record to 2-1. The […]
Boys’ soccer wins fourth straight preseason game
Photo by Andres Oyaga Staff Photographer Boys’ soccer won its fourth consecutive preseason game with a 6-0 victory against Alhambra on Tuesday, December 4. The Tigers’ split-second offensive plays throughout the game proved far too elusive for the visiting defense, securing numerous key goals in both halves. The Tigers struggled to match the swift Moor […]
South Pas community comes together for annual Tiger Run
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer Over seven hundred competitors braved chilly weather conditions to participate in the annual Tiger Run hosted by the SPHS Booster Club Saturday, Dec. 1. Community members of all ages competed in three different races and took part in a variety of activities on the SPHS Roosevelt Field. Many SPHS […]
Girls’ soccer cruises to victory over Alhambra
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team flew past the outmatched Alhambra Moors on Friday, November 30 in a 6-1 home victory. Bringing momentum from Tuesday’s win, the Tiger’s kept up their strong communication on the field, propelling them to a preseason record of 2-0. The Moors highly aggressive nature startled […]
South Pas police investigate body found in Arroyo Park
The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is currently investigating the death of an unidentified adult male whose body was discovered in Arroyo Park Friday morning, Nov. 30. According to a SPPD press release, the body was found in the 800 block of Stoney Drive and is currently being investigated as a natural death case. Investigators […]
Girls’ soccer dominates Gabrielino in first game of the season
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team dominated their first preseason game with a 4 -1 victory against the Gabrielino Eagles at home on Tuesday, November 27. The Tigers’ defense stood strong throughout the game, preventing the Eagles from scoring until the final two minutes. South Pas started off the game […]
Girls’ basketball’s comeback falls short in preseason defeat
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The girls’ basketball team suffered a narrow 37-32 loss in an away game against the Polytechnic Panthers on Wednesday, November 28. Although the Tigers were evenly matched with Poly offensively and defensively for the majority of the game, they were eventually edged out by the Panthers’ strong offensive play. […]
Strong defensive play propels boys’ soccer to preseason victory
Photo by Isaac Marziali Contributor Boys’ soccer triumphed in its second preseason game over Gabrielino High School by a score of 4-0 on Tuesday, November 27. The victory was hard fought, as the Tigers found themselves equally matched both offensively and defensively with the Eagles during both halves. As the first half of the match began, […]
Boys’ cross country places tenth in state competition
Courtesy of Fidel T. Rodriguez Divine Forces Media The South Pasadena boys’ cross country team placed tenth in the Division IV state cross-country championships this past weekend at Woodward Park in Fresno. The team’s participation at Woodward Park marked the first time in 29 years that South Pasadena competed at the state championship level. With […]
2018 Western Band Association Grand Championships cancelled due to unsafe air quality
Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The SPHS band’s’ 2018 marching season came to an abrupt halt with the cancellation of the 2018 Western Band Association (WBA) Grand Championships. The band was scheduled to perform in the competition in Bakersfield, Sunday, Nov. 18, however, the WBA made the decision to indefinitely postpone the championships after […]