Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team finished of their season strong with a 67-27 victory against Blair that brought them to a 7-3 record and a second place finish. At the opening of the game, the Tigers were clearly confident that this matchup with the Vikings would go their way but […]
South Pasadena city council declares opposition to senate bill encouraging higher density housing
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor The South Pasadena City Council approved a letter stating their opposition to State Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial Senate Bill 827, which is designed to encourage development of “transit-rich housing” in the face of California’s current housing crisis. If passed, the bill has the potential to reshape land development […]
Boys’ basketball stumbles versus Blair
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball was defeated 77-52 by Blair on Thursday, February 9, unable to overcome the Vikings’ aggressive onslaught. The fast-paced, physical style of play lent itself to Blair’s impressive length and athleticism combination, which was the defining factor in the Vikings’ victory. The loss brings the Tigers’ overall and league […]
Individual players shine at wrestling league finals
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pasadena varsity wrestling team competed at the Rio Hondo League finals on Wednesday, February 6 at Monrovia high school. The Tigers secured two league titles in individual competition in addition to four other placers. Junior Seung Ham started out strong for the Tigers, with a pin early […]
Girls’ basketball wins a nail-biter over Temple City
Photos by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor After its brutal loss to La Cañada last week, the Tigers redeemed themselves against Temple City, claiming a 40-37 victory on February 6. The senior night was a nail-biter of a game, with the lead changing frequently and victory never assured, but the Tigers wound up on top […]
Boys’ soccer moves into third place after defeating Temple City
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer reigned victorious a must-win game Tuesday, February 6, beating Temple City 3-0. The Tigers, who moved into third place in the Rio Hondo League with the win, are one win or tie away from playing in their second straight postseason. South Pas struggled to find […]
Girls’ soccer clinches a Rio Hondo League title with a victory over Temple City
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer To close the season, girls’ varsity soccer snatched a final and well-deserved victory, 1-0, over the Temple City Rams at an away match on Tuesday, February 6. Although messy and unorganized, the Tigers were able to muster a goal in the first half to situate themselves a goal ahead […]
Photos: Winter Formal, informally
Photo Series by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena High School annual Winter Formal dance is a slew of teenage conventions, vigorously close-quarters dancing, expressive pageantry, and a mixture of flurried feelings. The 2018 dance at Hotel Maya was no exception.
Boys’ soccer ties La Cañada in tough defensive matchup
Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Boys’ soccer secured a 0-0 tie in a high-stakes matchup against the first-place La Canada Spartans on Friday, February 2. With the draw, the Tigers drop back to fourth in the Rio Hondo League, now finding themselves outside a CIF postseason berth. The first half featured a series of […]
Boys’ basketball falls short against La Cañada
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball nearly avenged its midseason loss to La Cañada on Friday, February 2, losing 46-39 despite a fervent comeback. The Spartans’ size advantage coupled with competent shooting abilities proved to be a winning formula early on, but halftime adjustments and crowd support allowed the Tigers to climb their […]
Girls’ basketball reigns supreme over San Marino
Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer Girls’ basketball reigned supreme again on January 31, in a 67-49 victory against its rival, San Marino. This is the Tigers’ fifth league win in the season, putting them at a record of 5-2 in league. The team was greeted by a boisterous crowd that was already roaring when […]
Boys’ basketball dismantles San Marino
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball overwhelmed San Marino 76-69 on Wednesday, January 21, dominating early and preventing the Titans from establishing any offensive rhythm. South Pas’ prowess characterized the majority of the first quarter, as the Tigers drilled several threes and ultimately gained a lead they would maintain for the remainder of […]
Girls’ soccer avenges its early season loss against San Marino
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer In a glorious showdown, the girls’ varsity soccer team came out triumphant over the San Marino Titans, 2-0, at an away match on Wednesday, January 31. After a frustrating and narrow loss to San Marino at the first league game of the season, the Tigers came back to assert […]
Boys’ soccer climbs back to .500 with a big win over San Marino
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer defeated rival San Marino by a score of 4-0 on Wednesday, January 31. The Tigers overcame a slow start to the game to win their second straight over the Titans and jump into the third spot in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas struck first […]
Girls’ water polo suffers its first loss of the season against Temple City
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo was defeated by Temple City, 10-5, in a challenging match on Thursday, January 18, marking its first loss this season. The Tigers kept up with the Rams early on, but were ultimately overpowered. The loss, which drops South Pasadena’s league record to 2-1 and overall record […]
South Pasadena ‘Baseball Night’ features Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Dodgers fans of all ages packed the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room on Monday, January 29 for Baseball Night, featuring a conversation with LA Dodgers broadcaster star, Joe Davis. The event allowed fans to connect with Davis while learning more about him and his job as a broadcaster. […]