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. […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team suffered a disappointing and extremely close 1-0 loss to the San Marino Titans at its home Rio Hondo League opener on Wednesday, January 10. Although displaying technical dominance over the Titans early in the first half, a San Marino goal late in the half […]
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Excelling on both the offensive and defensive front, girls water polo enters league in a prime position to dominate. The team advanced to CIF semi-finals last year and maintained an undefeated record (4-0) throughout preseason. The Tigers are expecting another strong season, having a nearly identical roster to last […]
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball ended their three-game winning streak with a 73-62 loss to San Marino on Wednesday, January 10, in a roller coaster of a matchup. Fervent emotions characterized the defeat, as fans on both sides were quick to acclaim impressive plays or criticize lackluster efforts. The Tigers and Titans […]
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Boys’ soccer defeated its rival, San Marino, 6-1 on Wednesday, January 10 in its first league game of the season. The Tigers overcame a slow start to the first half with a monster four-goal second half, effectively putting away the overmatched Titans and advancing their league record to 1-0. […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ basketball defeated its arch rival San Marino, 44-28, on Wednesday, January 10, at the San Marino High School gym. The Tigers and the Titans both played hard, but ultimately the superior skill of the Tigers led them to victory. The intense competition led to a lot of physicality, […]
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Passionate entrepreneurs from the popular summer Asian food festival 626 Night Market created ChefBox, a business mixture of a restaurant, pop-up shop, and grocery store, seeking to provide a new way to get fresh, gourmet food straight to customers’ tables. Located on 424 Fair Oaks Avenue, ChefBox features 17 local chefs […]
Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pasadena School Board recognized SPHS chemistry teacher Benjamin Ku as the latest National Board Certification recipient during Tuesday’s board meeting. Ku spent three years on the project, spending nearly 300 hours to achieve the feat. South Pasadena School Board members expressed gratitude for Ku’s contributions to SPHS. “Your […]
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Boys’ soccer is set to begin another league season, in which they hope to build on last year’s success with a a second straight CIF appearance. With an experienced nucleus of athletes and strong leadership, the boys’ soccer team is primed for a high finish in the competitive Rio […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The prospect of a successful and spectacular season awaits girls’ soccer as league play begins. The team will proceed into Rio Hondo competition with an impressive preseason under its belt– discounting tournament play, the girls have garnered eight wins, one stalemate, and absolutely no losses. This undefeated preseason is […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor South Pasadena’s girls’ basketball team has been hard at work, spending the past couple months of its preseason focusing on fundamentals and building teamwork from the ground up. With morning practices beginning around 5 am, alternating with after school practices, the team members are fully committed. A large majority […]
