Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer A strong comeback proved futile in the final moments of boys’ basketball’s 65-61 defeat to Blair on Wednesday, January 24. The Vikings’ incredible combination of length, speed, and athleticism overwhelmed the Tigers early on, but South Pas retaliated in brilliant fashion. Unfortunately, Blair knocked down key shots in the […]
South Pasadena police arrested Paul Anthony Cruz on Tuesday, after he was charged with child endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, and criminal storage of a firearm. He was not allowed to own any firearms, as he was a convicted felon. During a child-abuse investigation at the 1100 block of Huntington Dr. on Tuesday, South […]
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Photographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer dominated its competition on Wednesday, January 24, defeating Blair by a score of 5-1. The Tigers scored all five of their goals in the first half, allowing them build a large cushion and play conservatively for the rest of the game. The win marks the […]
Hidden in the walls of South Pasadena High School’s auditorium are marimbas, cymbals, and organ pipes two stories tall. The forgotten Wurlitzer pipe organ, housed in the theater, can play them all. Donated to SPHS in the ‘90s, the Unit 216 Wurlitzer is now maintained by the Los Angeles Theater Organ Society. After finishing recent […]
Photos by Alicia Alderete, Helena Fu and Brandon Yung Staff Photographers, Online Managing Editor Marking the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the second ever Women’s March drew protestors from around the country to protest his administration. In Los Angeles, more than 600,000 people descended downtown in a display for a myriad of topics. This year, […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team suffered a tough, 60-54, loss to Temple City on January 17, after an intense battle including multiple changes in the lead. The game’s first period was a defensive one. As soon as the ball was tipped to the Tigers, the action flew back and forth […]
Photos by Isaac Mazrieli Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer fell to Temple City 3-1 on Wednesday, January 17 in a crucial league game. The Tigers played down to the inferior Rams, who secured their first league victory with a the win. The loss severely hurts South Pas’ league standing and puts its CIF playoff […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The trajectory of the girls’ soccer team appears to be on the up and up, as they snatched yet another 2-0 shutout win against the Temple City Rams at a home game on Wednesday, January 17. The Tigers captured two early goals in the first half, securing a cushion […]
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo overpowered the San Marino Titans in an impressive 12-3 victory on Tuesday, January 16th. The matchup was characterized by Tiger dominance, which catapulted the team’s league record to 2-0 and overall record to 6-0. South Pasadena is in a prime position to compete for a Rio […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ basketball defeated the Monrovia Wildcats, 70-43, at home on Friday, January 12. Ultimately, South Pas triumphed because of the energy they brought to the court, marking the team’s second league win. In the first quarter the game appeared to be evenly tied. The superior skill of the shorter […]
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team avenged Wednesday’s disappointing loss with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Monrovia Wildcats in an away match on Friday, January 12. Humbled and galvanized by San Marino’s triumph, the Tigers pulled out all stops to prove their authority– demonstrating play similar to their remarkable […]
Photos by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena boys’ soccer fell 1-0 to the Monrovia Wildcats in a chippy, hard-fought league game on Friday, January 10. Despite the valiant defensive effort, the Tigers were unable to muster anything on the offensive side of the ball. This offensive efficiency became South Pas’ downfall, as an […]
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Following a rocky first half, boys’ basketball overwhelmed Monrovia in the third quarter and ultimately emerged victorious 57-53 on Friday night. Halftime adjustments brought a zone defense and a renewed sense of urgency, which resulted in the Tigers trouncing the Wildcats 18-5 in the third period. Monrovia mounted a […]
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The varsity wrestling team lost its second duel of the season against La Cañada on Thursday, January 11, bringing the team’s record in league to 0-2. Although the Tigers put some points on the board during the lower weight classes, it was not enough to make up for a […]
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo dominated Monrovia 17-6 in its league opener on Thursday, January 11, putting the team’s league record at 1-0 and advancing its overall record to 5-0 . A quick Tiger offense prohibited the Wildcats from establishing a strong defensive presence and enabled numerous South Pasadena scoring opportunities. […]
