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. […]
Tiger Newspaper January 2018
Neighborhood favorite Twohey’s to move into South Pasadena
The iconic Twohey’s restaurant will be moving to South Pasadena from its current Alhambra location this spring. After 75 years, the diner-style favorite will be closing its doors and taking over 424 Fair Oaks Avenue, the former home of Carmine’s. Its Alhambra location will remain open until the move is complete in Spring of 2018. […]
Boys’ basketball fails to maintain its grip on Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball suffered a crushing 77-63 loss to Monrovia on Friday, January 26, as South Pas failed to play to its full potential in the final three quarters. The Tigers immediately showcased their prowess, but squandered their freight train-like momentum with tentative play and missed offensive opportunities. Now sitting […]
Girls’ basketball displays its stellar offense in a win against Monrovia
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ basketball enjoyed yet another victory on January 26, this time on an away game against Monrovia. The massive bleachers that lined Monrovia’s side of the court were all but empty, allowing the Tiger audience to cheer on their team as if it were a home game. Almost as […]